DISCRETIONS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

discretions

noun

plural of discretion

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. — Olivia Crandall, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for discretions

Noun

That’s huge considering the Jayhawks want to surround Tyran Stokes with spacing and options to pass to.

— Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
If your wardrobe could use a few more lightweight pieces to get you through the rest of the season, Amazon has plenty of breezy options to choose from.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of options

Noun

But there are no bad choices here, and that includes the outstanding carrot cake from Katherine Mederos with Greek yogurt cremeux and sea salt caramel.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Preoccupied with other priorities and under pressure to drive sales through constantly evolving trends, brands and designers often paid little attention to the impact their material choices had on animals and the environment.

— P.J. Smith, Footwear News, 30 July 2026