Synonyms of alternatively

alternatively

adverb

as in alternately

in place of another option

We could go out for dinner or, alternatively, we could get takeout.

Related Words

• alternately
• rather
• instead
• otherwise
• first
• in lieu
• on the other hand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alternatively

The president, alternatively, has faced falling approval ratings, with approval ratings for his handling of the economy falling to a new career low of 31% earlier this month, according to a CNN poll. —Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026

Vegetarian pies and white or whole-wheat crust are alternatively offered. —Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 5 Apr. 2026

Paul has alternatively claimed that Mortensen got physical with her in recent weeks. —Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026

When a medic advised him that the cut would need stitches, Green suggested piercing the bandage up with a stud — or, alternatively, throwing some Elmer’s glue on it. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026

Both parts of the loft are connected with a small gangway and can be configured as two bedrooms, or alternatively as a storage space and bedroom, for example. —Adam Williams march 10, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026

Some common behaviors to look out for include sleep changes, like getting very little sleep, or alternatively sleeping or hibernating more than usual, says Guilbault. —Staff Author, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026

Supervisor John Gioia alternatively argued that seniors would benefit from the tax measure because they would likely be the hardest hit by the spending cuts. —Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026

However, Maya turns the tables and alternatively kills Dollface. —Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 9 Feb. 2026