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

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Noun

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
Argentina’s program is poised to be one of the most popular options on the market, due to the country's comparative proximity to the United States, strong economy, and passport power.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

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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