OPTIONS Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

options

noun

plural of option

as in accessories

something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment a slew of options that would add several thousand dollars to the base price of the car

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as in choices

the power, right, or opportunity to choose you will have the option to select one of several quite different health insurance plans

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Recent Examples of options Just do not confuse collecting options with choosing a direction. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 But the agency wants to make sure that an applicant has nearby transit options, Chandler said. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 In the playoffs, when more off-days allow for shorter rotations, Warren and Weathers could both be options out of the bullpen, as could Clake Schmidt, who is nearing a return from last summer’s Tommy John surgery. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026 Among the options the foundation has considered to date are a possible move to another space. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Candidates who are good at their jobs and have options read job postings looking for a reason to apply. — Marsha Murray, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to. — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026 If your wardrobe could use a few more lightweight pieces to get you through the rest of the season, Amazon has plenty of breezy options to choose from. — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026 The tender lamb kebab and grilled chicken skewers are also great options. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

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Noun

Lean into the season’s love of colorful accessories with a cherry-red headband.

— Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Dress the part and embrace the ease of the season by pairing your Birkenstocks with a dainty mini dress, raffia sunhat, and other warm-weather accessories.

— Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of accessories

Noun

Getting the cast of characters that would push Carol to her breaking point took precision but also allowed for some fun, varied choices.

— Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Snack boxes can be filled with a variety of kid-friendly choices, including fruit, applesauce, granola, and sugar free gummies.

— Sharon Lawson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of choices

Noun

The 360-degree rotating plug helps prevent bending and strain while fitting neatly behind furniture, appliances and other tight spaces.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
The platform has an immense range of products available for purchase, ranging from rare coins and sports memorabilia to appliances and furniture.

— Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of appliances

Noun

When a disinfectant is necessary, Hunt and other experts say products with citric acid, hydrogen peroxide and ethyl alcohol, such as alcohol wipes, are safer alternatives.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
That practical knowledge could help refine the mobile fueling model as more heavy-duty fleets evaluate alternatives to diesel across the United States.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of alternatives

Noun

Another simple and highly effective tool is the one-page profile — a short introduction of the child to teachers highlighting strengths, communication preferences, sensory considerations, effective motivators and important accommodations.

— Jennifer Durocher, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
What this usually means is that the apparent contradiction isn’t particularly relevant for those voters or very revealing about their preferences.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of preferences

Noun

Yet some companies are already using AI to cut costs, increase revenue, improve customer experience and solve problems that would have been extremely difficult to tackle in other ways.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
With the leading models becoming ever more powerful, their ability to act in malicious ways is turning into a major threat for corporations and governments, especially as the risk involves hacking into critical computer systems and infrastructure.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026

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