options

plural of option

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of options Passes for the 2027 edition will be available in two, three- and four-day options, with presale registration now open. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Of course, when presented with an overwhelming number of options, most of us end up seeking comfort in dependable outfit formulas instead of taking risks. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026 The schedule is 10 tournaments, leaving plenty of weeks to play elsewhere, except that the PGA Tour and now the European tour are not options. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Nearby restaurant options include Celadon, Morimoto, and A16. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 The vehicles arrive amid a surge in transportation options as several robotaxi companies ramp up operations in Southern California and public officials work to expand the public transit network in time for the 2028 Olympic Games. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026 By 2027, producing more words, ideas and options won’t be the challenge. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 Gruenbaum also says that the 20-point plan is Hamas’ best path forward and that regional dynamics leave them with few remaining options. — Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026 The county’s options for the facility range from holding Discovery Place in default and taking over the nature museum to accepting Discovery Place’s terms and giving the organization decades to repay the debt, staff said. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
  • In Aaron Sorkin’s new thriller, the fictional Haugen — who, like her nonfictional counterpart, leaks thousands of documents to Wall Street Journal reporter Jeff Horwitz — habitually dons the accessories.
    — Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Meow is an institution in the world of vintage clothing, shoes and accessories.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • With many in the party pushing for investigations of potential malfeasance by the administration, party leaders will face tough choices about consequences if those probes do turn up wrongdoing.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Callum whispered his choices and Maya repeated them loudly to the server.
    — Deepa Fernandes, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The kitchen features an island, a wine refrigerator, stainless steel appliances and a butler’s pantry.
    — Kim Quillen, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The couple arrived from LA with a formidable list of appliances, including larger-than-average ovens for the UK and a substantial range, but Lilford found a way to accommodate them within the more compact London layout.
    — Amira Hashish, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The palette draws on her customers’ preferences for pink, blue and green gemstones.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Similar to the Apple Watch, the HomeView also has a variety of different faces for displaying information based on the users’ preferences, like calendars, photos and weather data.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The show is about the conglomeration of various immigrant groups and people taking advantage of one another in different ways in the Central Valley in California of that era.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
  • In some ways, beauty is particularly poised to benefit from this shift.
    — Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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