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as in accessories
something that is not necessary in itself but adds to the convenience or performance of the main piece of equipment
a slew of options that would add several thousand dollars to the base price of the car
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as in choices
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you will have the option to select one of several quite different health insurance plans
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Recent Examples of options
Food and drink Perhaps the easiest way to distinguish a run-of-the-mill all-inclusive from a luxury one is the food and beverage options.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
And there are multiple debt relief options available to explore now, from debt consolidation loans to debt management programs to even credit card debt forgiveness and bankruptcy for extreme cases.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The end result is a show that Rahma says is actually worth watching, in a world with no shortage of options.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 June 2026
But the Chelsea forward did not play like one of the world’s best for the majority of the 2025-26 season and England’s alternative No 10 options are too strong for that to be overlooked.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The number of nuclear power plants rose sharply over the course of the decade, as did public transit options and new efficiency standards for vehicles and home insulation.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Their thin crust pizzas stay simple, with options like margherita, sausage or pepperoni.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Popular options include ropa vieja (shredded beef stewed in Spanish wine sauce with peppers, onions, and tomatoes) and churrasco (skirt steak served with housemade chimichurri).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
And there are multiple debt relief options available to explore now, from debt consolidation loans to debt management programs to even credit card debt forgiveness and bankruptcy for extreme cases.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 June 2026
The end result is a show that Rahma says is actually worth watching, in a world with no shortage of options.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2026
Keep scrolling to check out these options and more of our favorites below, or click here to see the full collection on American Eagle's website.
—Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 3 June 2026
But the Chelsea forward did not play like one of the world’s best for the majority of the 2025-26 season and England’s alternative No 10 options are too strong for that to be overlooked.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 3 June 2026
The number of nuclear power plants rose sharply over the course of the decade, as did public transit options and new efficiency standards for vehicles and home insulation.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
Their thin crust pizzas stay simple, with options like margherita, sausage or pepperoni.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
Popular options include ropa vieja (shredded beef stewed in Spanish wine sauce with peppers, onions, and tomatoes) and churrasco (skirt steak served with housemade chimichurri).
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
Noun
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All rooms also include a RoomBar, a mini-bar reimagined for the high-performance traveler featuring artisanal cocktails, functional superfoods, and wellness accessories for the property’s AM + PM Rituals Program.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The result is a category that feels less like an afterthought and more like the focal point of an outfit—a subtle reminder that the smallest accessories often carry the most weight.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
9 June 2026
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Spacious two- and three-bedroom suites are great choices for families, featuring full kitchens and private terraces with ocean views.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Dobbins told Alford that his 2026 choices were down to two.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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If time allows, disconnect utilities and appliances.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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Today, the pantry houses snacks, nonperishables, appliances, cleaning supplies, the couple’s collection of East Fork pottery, and, of course, an essential coffee station.—
Ella Field,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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Roughly 95% of enterprise AI usage is still running on the most expensive frontier models, even for tasks that could be handled by cheaper alternatives, Jain said.—
Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Rumbello explains that while more people are actively seeking alternatives to pharmaceuticals, many remain uncertain about which solutions are credible.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Today’s outdoor culinary enthusiast has many finer options than my dad’s generation—methods and equipment to suit their theatricality, flavor preferences, competitive spirit, and moods of all manners.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Bartenders craft drinks based on users’ preferences, rather than a menu.—
Kate Williams,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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What Labbé conveys through his prose here is the ways that soccer, at this highest of levels, can create a kind of collective experience for both players and spectators.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The pair visited Ethiopia in 2019 and met with Sahle-Work Zewde, the first woman president of Ethiopia to discuss ways to help girls continue their schooling.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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