COMMON DENOMINATOR Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

common denominator

noun

as in similarity

a point which two or more things share in common the only common denominator between the novel and the movie allegedly based on it appears to be the name of the main character

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Recent Examples of common denominator Nearly every player goes through a sophisticated recovery routine, but the common denominator is the most valuable recovery activity of all. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026 The common denominator was not celebrity, wealth, or even profession. — Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026 That's the common denominator, to be quite honest, between the success stories and the tragic stories. — Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Still, the common denominator is transitional cover, also known as edge habitat. — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for common denominator

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This year’s Carte Blanche collection centers on the simultaneous similarities and differences that make up humanity.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The proof’s similarities to Buckmaster and Alpöge’s progress are superficial.

— Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026

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Shaw first gained national attention in 2020 with TikToks claiming to be related to Jim Carrey due to her uncanny resemblance and rubbery facial features.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
Mason was confirmed as the winner of Paul’s Bachelorette season when, in season five of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Paul and her co-star Jessi Draper discussed Mason’s resemblance to Paul’s ex, Dakota Mortensen.

— Isabella Albaig, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

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