Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for common.
Definitions

common

[kom-uhn] / ˈkɒm ən /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

It’s reassuring to know that I can still find common ground with almost anyone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The study also helps address a common misconception.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Auto insurance fraud is a costly yet common problem across the country that’s increasingly leading to higher premiums for consumers, experts say.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Meanwhile, the proportion of families made up of a married couple with or without children has fallen as other family types, including unmarried couples, civil partners and single parents become more common.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Penelope looked around but saw only moss, trees, and some lovely specimens of the common but ruggedly attractive swashbuckler fern, with its long, swordlike fronds and thick stems that were sturdy as peg legs.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




Vocabulary lists containing common