COMMONALITY Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

commonality

noun

ˌkä-mə-ˈna-lə-tē

Definition of commonality

as in similarity

a point which two or more things share in common one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work

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Recent Examples of commonality Migration and cultural cohesion Against this view, other philosophers hold that societies rely for their cohesion on some degree of cultural commonality. — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Those commonalities, the thinking goes, probably stem from properties fundamental to the earliest life. — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 While generations may disagree on a lot, commonality is found in Olive Garden, a study found. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Behr Paint recently mapped out the top-selling paint color in each state (excluding neutrals) and found a lot of commonality. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commonality

Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonality

Noun

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

Definition of similarity

Noun

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