Definition of commonalitynext
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 Migration and cultural cohesion Against this view, other philosophers hold that societies rely for their cohesion on some degree of cultural commonality. — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 Those commonalities, the thinking goes, probably stem from properties fundamental to the earliest life. — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026 While generations may disagree on a lot, commonality is found in Olive Garden, a study found. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026 Behr Paint recently mapped out the top-selling paint color in each state (excluding neutrals) and found a lot of commonality. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for commonality
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Noun
  • Two weeks later, back in Amsterdam, he was stunned to see another patient with strong similarities.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The one similarity is they’re all made by incredibly exciting filmmakers.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • In her review of the exhibition, critic Aruna D’Souza sees this resemblance as a blind spot in the show’s curation.
    — Tina M. Campt, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Basically a ribeye with one long rib bone still attached and scraped clean, this cut of meat gets its name from its resemblance to a tomahawk.
    — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Commonality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/commonality. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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