Synonyms of proposal

proposal

noun

prə-ˈpō-zəl 

as in suggestion

something which is presented for consideration

the city council is accepting proposals for ways to use that land

Synonyms & Similar Words

• suggestion
• offer
• proposition
• plan
• recommendation
• idea
• proffer
• project
• counterproposal
• nomination
• bid
• motion
• presentation
• arrangement
• strategy
• submission
• theory
• counteroffer
• system
• countersuggestion
• overture
• thought
• tender
• advancement
• submittal
• layout
• conception
• game
• plot
• notion
• ground plan
• feeler
• line

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proposal

Gonzales pointed to the volatile state budget’s dependence on tax revenue from wealthy Californians, some of whom have proactively moved out of the state because of the proposal. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

The proposal comes as privacy concerns surrounding smart glasses are also being debated in the United States. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026

As more studios offer scent as a line item in a design proposal, expect pricing to formalize and expect bespoke room blends to appear alongside paint decks and fabric swatches. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

After the publisher approved the proposal, Long had just days to complete the project. — Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026