Hi, a simple check for the value of \setupsynonyms[alternative=…] can be usefull because when the synonym is shown in the running text only a limited set is allowed but when you flush the list with all entries the \placelistofsynonyms command accepts all arguments (e.g. serried or left) from the construction mechanism. \unexpanded\def\strc_synonyms_insert#1#2% name tag {\begingroup \edef\currentsimplelist{#1}% \let \currentsynonym\currentsimplelist % for a while \def \currentsynonymtag{#2}% \edef\currentsimplelistalternative{\simplelistparameter\c!alternative}% + \doifnotcommandhandler\??simplelistalternative\currentsimplelistalternative + {\let\currentsimplelistalternative\v!normal}% \fastsetup{\??simplelistrenderings:\v!synonym:\currentsimplelistalternative}% \normalexpanded{\endgroup\simplelistparameter\c!next}} Wolfgang