commonality
noun
com·mon·al·i·ty
ˌkä-mə-ˈna-lə-tē 
plural commonalities
1
: the common people
2
a
: possession of common features or attributes : commonness
b
: a common feature or attribute
Examples of commonality in a Sentence
The plans share important commonalities.
one commonality between the two very different women is their passion for charity work
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The suit became a uniform that stressed the commonality and goodness of Protestant labor and church attendance without any further embellishments.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
However, their commonalities rest in their ability to uniquely instill wisdom into the next generation of students.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Instead of discussing disagreements, why not discuss our commonality?
—Wonder Drake, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
The suit became a uniform that stressed the commonality and goodness of Protestant labor and church attendance without any further embellishments.
—Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
However, their commonalities rest in their ability to uniquely instill wisdom into the next generation of students.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
Instead of discussing disagreements, why not discuss our commonality?
—Wonder Drake, Baltimore Sun, 2 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for commonality
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commonality. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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