alternative
noun
a choice limited to one of two or more possibilities, as of things, propositions, or courses of action, the selection of which precludes any other possibility.
alternatives
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pluralof alternative.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Portfolio diversification is no longer what it once was, especially amid a global bond sell-off, and analysts say it’s time to look at more liquid alternatives.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Those concerns have intensified efforts worldwide to find alternatives.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Western or Japanese alternatives can cost up to five times more than Chinese components, leaving defense contractors looking to Taiwan—an electronics powerhouse that can offer a middle ground.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
In Telegram groups sharing updates and advice about the tests, students were scrambling to find the cheapest and quickest alternatives to complete their applications.
From Barron's ● Sep. 8, 2026
This argument involves denying that scientific claims are ever adopted because they fit the evidence better than the alternatives.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
