1
as in prevalence
the fact or state of happening often
tardiness of as much commonness as the rising of the sun
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2
as in lowness
the quality or state of lacking refinement or good taste
the socialites were appalled by the newcomer's commonness
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonness
Noun
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Sweden became the first country in the world to reach smoke-free status in 2024 (defined as under 5% smoking prevalence).—
Markus Lindblad,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025 -
Scoring for the loans favors disadvantaged census tracks and prioritizes projects with the greatest public health impact and need, including a prevalence of schools, hospitals and senior communities.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2025
Noun
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But in recent decades, climate change has created warmer, drier conditions that are increasing the frequency of wildfires and lengthening the season.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
5 June 2025
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Hurst provided the following graph tracking the frequency of reasons for past events: Google cited no specific incidents.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Regardless of your intentions, performing extra chores beyond cleaning up after yourself can be perceived as a sign of respect or rudeness.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2025
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Gone was the discord and rudeness that is often synonymous with the Big Apple.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
25 May 2025
Noun
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During the presentation by PMM Chesterton, which wants to redevelop the golf course, Kowalski used a vulgarity to describe how the houses would be too close to each other.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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The fans in Section 204, directly beyond where a right fielder stands, eschewed artistry for straight-up vulgarity.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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“Commonness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonness. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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