Synonyms of clearance

clearance

noun

ˈklir-ən(t)s 

as in permission

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something

we'll need official clearance before publishing this editorial

Synonyms & Similar Words

• permission
• authorization
• consent
• granting
• permit
• sanction
• allowance
• warrant
• license
• signature
• green light
• concurrence
• leave
• certification
• seal
• accreditation
• stamp
• sufferance
• grant
• tolerance
• agreement
• acceptance
• pass
• concession
• liberty
• patent
• imprimatur
• toleration
• acquiescence
• assent
• OK
• accord

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• prohibition
• denial
• refusal
• revocation
• rejection
• injunction
• exclusion
• suppression
• interdiction
• veto
• proscription
• repression
• deterrence
• embargo
• ban
• taboo
• discouragement

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clearance

An restart date for Goliath has not been set, pending safety reviews and clearances. — Caroline Silva, AJC.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Cleveland pushed a shot wide, but Emir Karić tried a back-heel clearance that went right to Uzuni in front of goal for an easy finish. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Earlier this year, Washington state regulators issued key radiation and air permits, giving Helion clearance to construct the generator building for its flagship plant, named Orion. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026

That’s a key problem for shoe retailers when they are left with too many unsold pairs that need to be put on clearance to make room for the next selling season. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026