common thread

A recurring characteristic or theme present in different events or areas.

Noun

  1. A recurring characteristic or theme present in different events or areas.
    • What is the common thread in these three stories?
    • A common thread links the social world of barbershop with the neighbouring social worlds of jazz and classical music as these were sketched in the first chapter. The common thread is the general musical lifestyle shared...
    • My experiences in education, network consulting, service provider support, and certification have shown me that there is a common thread that frustrates people in all of these arenas. That common thread is...

    Synonyms: leitmotif throughline golden thread common denominator

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