Synonyms for common denominator
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Princeton's WordNet

1. common denominatornoun

   an integer that is a common multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions

2. common denominatornoun

   an attribute that is common to all members of a category

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1. • Attribute
   • Denominator

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1. James Clapper:

   I think it is, i think John Brennan is sort of like a freight train, and John Brennan's going to say what's on John Brennan mind. I think, though, that the common denominator among all of us that have been speaking up, though, is a genuine concern about the jeopardy or threats to our institutions and values, and although we may express that in different ways. And I think that's what this really is about. But John Brennan and John Brennan rhetoric, I think, have become an issue in and of itself.

2. Sofia Savvantidou:

   We are concerned that gridlock could see politicians vent towards the lowest common denominator -- utilities.

3. James Clapper:

   I think it is, i think John is sort of like a freight train, and he's going to say what's on his mind. I think, though, that the common denominator among all of us that have been speaking up, though, is a genuine concern about the jeopardy or threats to our institutions and values, and although we may express that in different ways. And I think that's what this really is about. But John and his rhetoric, I think, have become an issue in and of itself.

4. Milwaukee Bucks:

   The common denominator in all of these situations has been racism towards the minority community, the abuse of power, and the lack of accountability for officers involved. The lack of repercussions for the police officers involved in so many of these cases is offensive. This is a slap in the face to the victims’ families and communities, black men shouldn’t have to have their guard up and instantly be on the defensive when seeing a police officer, but it’s our reality and a real problem. There must be mutual respect and both sides have to figure out how to accomplish this.

5. Keith Whyte:

   Self-regulation tends to dumb itself down to the lowest common denominator, not the highest, some operators are definitely taking advantage of weak regulatory environments in some states.