Synonyms of leeway

leeway

noun

ˈlē-ˌwā 

as in slack

an allowable margin of freedom or variation

you will be given some leeway in choosing how to carry out the project

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of leeway

The breakthrough of the first film earned the directors considerable leeway, Perischetti said. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

After a decade, the state legislature would have more leeway in how the extra money is spent, though NN would still require flat increases in K-12 education each year. — Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

As the adaptation for Fake Skating is making leeway, Painter’s other adaptation Better Than the Movies is already filming with Julia Hart directing and David Iacono and Beatrice Kitsos starring. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

In these interviews, the soldiers map out how targets are chosen, how attacks are planned and how much leeway is given for civilian casualties. — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026