Definitions

all clear

NOUN

go-ahead

Synonyms

STRONGEST

green light

WEAK

clearance thumbs-up

Example Sentences

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It’s not at all clear Newsom would have much clout.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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after Ms Loughman received a message from police saying the trial was "all clear" to go ahead, only for the case to be withdrawn again eight hours later with no explanation.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 other day we sat in a trench behind Hut 4 for over an hour before Mr. Tooth announced the all clear.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin