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
The film zooms into the characters’ differences to find their commonalities, as well as pay homage to the rhythms of traditional farming.
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
With little commonality between the two factions, politics has metastasized into a winner-takes-all where, ultimately, both sides lose.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Blank sailings, when vessels cancel a call at a port, have become more of a commonality on the trans-Pacific trade lane as exports out of China continue to see a massive slowdown.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
Connor and Georgie found commonalities off the bat, from both being the eldest in their family to sharing a love for ducks.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 5 Apr. 2025
With little commonality between the two factions, politics has metastasized into a winner-takes-all where, ultimately, both sides lose.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 4 Apr. 2025
Blank sailings, when vessels cancel a call at a port, have become more of a commonality on the trans-Pacific trade lane as exports out of China continue to see a massive slowdown.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
Connor and Georgie found commonalities off the bat, from both being the eldest in their family to sharing a love for ducks.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonality
Noun
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Sizemore sees some similarities in his approach this season.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
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This further proves how much women really need each other to compare notes and find similarities when going through these health milestones.—
Mara Santilli,
Flow Space,
11 June 2025
Noun
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For a royal family that has often been criticized for being out of touch, this is a great look, and proof that perhaps William’s resemblance to his mother goes beyond his features.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
2 June 2025
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New York’s start bears resemblance to the 2023 Aces.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonality. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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