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

Brush clearance is required nationwide, but local fire departments rarely pester property owners. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Industry experts generally expect crude oil and LNG tankers to be granted priority clearance due to their criticality to global energy supplies, while container ships and other cargo vessels may face longer wait times. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

No new berthing windows will be granted during the clearance period, compounding berthing delays across all alliances, said Seko Logistics in a customer advisory. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Retailers who used to treat the month as clearance time now have a live, motivated shopper base still filling gaps in supply lists. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026