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
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.
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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
The commonalities begin with a propensity to juggle more projects, more or less simultaneously, than would seem humanly plausible.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed the latter earlier today in New York court, explaining that the commonalities between songs were not protectable under copyright law.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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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
The commonalities begin with a propensity to juggle more projects, more or less simultaneously, than would seem humanly plausible.
—Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
Judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed the latter earlier today in New York court, explaining that the commonalities between songs were not protectable under copyright law.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for commonality
Noun
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Still, there are definitely similarities between the siblings, who are all graduating from Texas Tech’s College of Media & Communication.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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There are definite similarities between Federal and Georgian-style architecture, as Federal can be viewed as an evolution of the latter.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
Noun
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This is a mid-size crossover SUV with some resemblance to a Jeep Renegade from the front, albeit with a much more contemporary spin.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The Humane Rescue Alliance of Washington, DC, provided photos of adoptable dogs with some resemblance to that dog.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 May 2025
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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonality. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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