Synonyms of latitude

latitude

noun

ˈla-tə-ˌtüd 

1

as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation

the regulations regarding the pasteurization of dairy products don't allow for much latitude

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slack
• leeway
• space
• wiggle room
• license
• rein
• swing

2

as in freedom

the right to act or move freely

the new laws gave the police more latitude in dealing with suspected criminals

Synonyms & Similar Words

• freedom
• authorization
• power
• authority
• control
• license
• free hand
• mandate
• run
• dominion
• mastery
• space
• command
• range
• room
• sway
• grip
• clutch
• carte blanche
• hold
• blank check

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of latitude

This adds together exposures taken over just 30 minutes on an early June night when, from my latitude of 51° N satellites even in low Earth orbit are lit all night by sunlight. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Earlier this summer, the Supreme Court issued a new ruling that gave the Administration wide latitude to begin cancelling people’s status. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026

Alaska ceremony marks return The Navy maintains an operational presence in Alaska, including high-latitude maritime security operations. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Lola–the name is a play on longitude and latitude, not a reference to The Kinks song–will offer three membership tiers. — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026