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

Steve Philpott, founder and CEO of Bond-eye, said incorporating natural Merino wool into high-performance swimwear marks a major step towards the brand’s goal of switching to renewable textile alternatives. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026

Ripa pointed to planks, Pilates, swimming, yoga and the elliptical as alternatives. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

Developers are more likely to have used alternatives, according to a recent survey. — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

The White House then pivoted weeks later to call for similar measures, suggesting a shift in approach to the growing threat posed by international alternatives. — Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

Research shows alcohol does not kill bacteria any better than alcohol-free alternatives. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026

This mandated that at least 10% of locally generated, unrestricted revenue be allocated to incarceration alternatives, advancing what was called the county’s Care First, Jails Last vision. — Jon Regardie, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Topo Chico is bubbling back onto store shelves after a monthslong absence that left fans of the cult-favorite mineral water scrambling for alternatives. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Senior living alternatives don’t have to mean leaving home entirely. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026