Synonyms of alternatives

alternatives

noun

plural of alternative

as in options

the power, right, or opportunity to choose

there's no alternative: we must cross the stream to reach our destination

Synonyms & Similar Words

• options
• choices
• ways
• preferences
• elections
• selections
• liberties
• picks
• discretions
• druthers
• volitions
• votes
• determinations
• wills
• says
• voices
• tendencies
• proclivities
• free wills
• inclinations
• predilections
• propensities
• likings
• partialities
• judgments
• penchants
• discernments
• perspicacities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forces
• coercions
• obligations
• duties
• duresses
• Hobson's choices

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of alternatives

His organization is an advocacy group that seeks to mediate gang disputes and provide alternatives to violence in the community. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

Google still has by far the most expansive index of the Internet, leaving alternatives with numerous gaps. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 Nov. 2026

Quarter-zip sweaters, which have soft structure, are comfy yet polished alternatives that give fall outfits cute, preppy vibes. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2026

Among the possible alternatives is seeking $700 million in funding from the Texas Legislature next year. — CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026

Smart rings continue to rise as one of the most popular alternatives to smartwatches. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026

As grid operators seek safer, cheaper alternatives to lithium for renewable power storage, adjusting the atomic architecture of abundant elements like aluminum offers a clear, scalable path forward. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

Before taking an irreversible step, the School Board should give communities time to examine alternatives. — Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Airbnbs, according to Gorder, allow families to bring additional relatives and pets that some alternatives don't allow. — ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026