Definitions

common denominator

NOUN

common factor

Synonyms

WEAK

common divisor common measure denominator numerator

Example Sentences

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“In every case where a customer got into trouble, the common denominator was that the contractor didn’t obtain a permit,” said Feinberg.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Many have dismissed the fruity videos as so-called artificial intelligence "slop" -- poor-quality content churned out to appeal to the lowest common denominator.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

If Gellar didn’t have such a spellbinding screen presence, one might think she was the common denominator factor in all of these failed series.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Some on Wall Street have cited a common denominator driving trading in bitcoin and some stocks, most notably speculative plays like those focused on quantum computing.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 22, 2025

Alone in my bedroom, I studied pictures of intelligent men and searched for a common denominator.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris