Definitions

all clear

NOUN

go-ahead

Synonyms

STRONGEST

green light

WEAK

clearance thumbs-up

Example Sentences

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About 16,000 of roughly 50,000 evacuees are still waiting for the all clear.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

But it’s not at all clear that the present is any improvement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

To be clear, there hasn’t been an all clear sign in markets yet.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

The second delay came after Ms Loughman received a message from police saying the trial was "all clear" to go ahead, only for the case to be withdrawn again eight hours later with no explanation.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

The cable was back up and a local station gave the all clear on highway driving.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx