options

noun

plural of option
1
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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2
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 This is because both options provide access to capital based on the value of a business’s assets rather than relying on profitability or owner credit scores. — Andrew Coon, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 And for options that can please any giftee on your list, check out gourmet food calendars filled with decadent chocolates, loose-leaf teas, jams and jellies, and more. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026 Beyond that, recent iPhones also offer the ability to apply a color filter, again via their Accessibility options. — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Though California is known for having some of the highest home prices in the country, buyers can still find more affordable options in certain parts of the state. — Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026 The several common areas outfitted with games and comfy seating options make Doctor Sax House a local hangout for hotel guests and residents alike. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Oct. 2026 However, there aren’t always multiple options like in Europe, and many of these secondary airports are dominated by carriers like Southwest. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026 That’s an increase in options from past midterm election cycles, in line with national trends around early voting. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for options
  1. accessories
  2. choices
  3. appliances
  4. alternatives
  5. preferences
  6. ways
Noun
  • The fashion double act perfectly fit the rhythm of a musician whose personal style has become increasingly eclectic, oscillating between oversized sportswear, collegiate staples, rare archival finds, and extraordinarily expensive accessories.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The roughly 2,000-square-foot store carries women’s ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes and accessories from names including Alaïa, Bottega Veneta, Celine, Chloé, Khaite and Loewe.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of accessories
Noun
  • George initially selected about 100 images before the choices were narrowed to roughly a third for the exhibition.
    — Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • If Chrissie represents someone who opts into the ruling system, Paul’s character shows that there are choices even within this world’s oppressive parameters.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of choices
Noun
  • Panel-ready appliances, dedicated pantry zones, pullout storage and smarter drawer organization all solve the same basic problem, which is having too many things fighting for too little usable space.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Home Harvest is the latest contender in this indoor smart garden space, with two appliances designed to turn microgreens, herbs, and salads into something halfway between a countertop convenience and a gardening project.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of appliances
Noun
  • So, before proceeding, compare home equity borrowing with alternatives such as personal loans, balance transfer credit cards and credit counseling or other debt relief strategies.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Andrew Kravchenko | Bloomberg | Getty Images This week, Ukraine and European lawmakers moved to explore alternatives to Starlink, framing the issue as a matter of national security.
    — Annie Palmer,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of alternatives
Noun
  • As a private citizen, he is entitled to exercise his political preferences.
    — Noah Shachtman, Vanity Fair, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But those preferences are being weighed against some much bigger numbers.
    — Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of preferences
Noun
  • Miller said there are many ways to enjoy Halloween without buying a one-off costume.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Birds and mammals parted evolutionary ways more than 360 million years ago, and bird brains evolved a different architecture.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Options.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/options. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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