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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of commonality
While the moon and Venus harmonize, commonalities expand your social circle.
—
Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
For all the hope of finding commonality, does this feel like a time where people who are Canadian are especially proud to be Canadian, given what’s happening further south?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
The digital nausea relief market has some anatomical commonalities such as electronic pulses of pressure or neuromodulation that target the median nerve's P6 acupressure point on the underside of the wrist, but the nascent market also shows some noticeable differences in vendor strategies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Aug. 2021
Birgisdóttir also called out Goop’s commitment to its ingredient standards, and sustainably minded approach, as other commonalities between the two parties.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for commonality
Usa Today, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
For all the hope of finding commonality, does this feel like a time where people who are Canadian are especially proud to be Canadian, given what’s happening further south?
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
The digital nausea relief market has some anatomical commonalities such as electronic pulses of pressure or neuromodulation that target the median nerve's P6 acupressure point on the underside of the wrist, but the nascent market also shows some noticeable differences in vendor strategies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Aug. 2021
Birgisdóttir also called out Goop’s commitment to its ingredient standards, and sustainably minded approach, as other commonalities between the two parties.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
See All Example Sentences for commonality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonality
Noun
-
There are plenty of similarities to the previous campaign, with the No 10 — now Wirtz — pushing up to the last line alongside the striker, while Salah stays high on the right wing.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
-
But the similarities are definitely there.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
-
The look bore a similar resemblance to her 1990s runway style, which almost always included choppy, short — and sometimes spiky — layers no longer than her ears.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
-
Of course, the resemblance was uncanny, from their matching smiles to their auburn-red hair, which Julia wore down in loose waves and Emma styled in a messy ponytail.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
11 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonality. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share