as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion
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Recent Examples of discretions
Speaking of classic shitty men on this show, Taylor learns about Dakota’s discretions.
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Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretions
Noun
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Are there family-friendly options?—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elders and their families do have options, lawyers emphasized.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The star running back and four-star recruit fielded offers from numerous Power Five schools, and had narrowed his choices down to the Fighting Irish along with Indiana, Penn State and Georgia.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Discretions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/discretions. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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