in common
Idioms-
Shared characteristics, as in One of the few things John and Mary have in common is a love of music . [Mid-1600s]
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Held equally, in joint possession or use, as in This land is held in common by all the neighbors . [Late 1300s]
Example Sentences
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The 1980s had a lot in common with today, including a permissiveness that allowed powerful celebrities like Lestat to escape consequences.
From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026
Styles has a lot in common with the King of Rock and Roll: from his chiselled good looks to the particular way he wiggles his hips.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Hydee Feldstein Soto’s near-certain defeat on Tuesday may have little in common with Erwin P. Werner’s primary loss 93 years ago, but themes of Depression-era Los Angeles echo through the contest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
You might think a honey bee foraging in your garden and a browser window running ChatGPT have nothing in common.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
I’m glad we have that in common, at least.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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