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visa

[vee-zuh] / ˈvi zə /
NOUN
confirmation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance admission affirmation approval authorization consent corroboration endorsement evidence green light passage recognition testimony verification
STRONG
accord agreement assent attestation authentication avowal nod okay passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial witness
WEAK
accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
denial disagreement disapproval opposition refusal rejection veto
WEAK
annulment cancellation contradiction destruction void
NOUN
green card
Synonyms
WEAK
pass passport permit
NOUN
paper/papers
Synonyms
WEAK
ID affidavit archive bill certificate certification citation contract credentials data deed diaries diploma documentation dossier file grant identification papers indictment instrument letter letters order passport plea record subpoena summons testimony token voucher warrant will writ writings
NOUN
papers
Synonyms
STRONG
ID affidavit archive bill certificate certification citation contract credentials data deed diaries diploma documentation dossier file grant indictment instrument letters order passport plea record subpoena summons testimony token voucher warrant will writings
WEAK
identification papers
Antonyms
STRONG
answer loss
NOUN
pass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ticket
STRONG
admission chit comp furlough identification license order paper passport permit safe-conduct warrant
WEAK
free ride
Antonyms
STRONG
prohibition refusal
WEAK
denial veto
NOUN
passage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance establishment legislation passing ratification
STRONG
allowance freedom legalization passport permission right safe-conduct warrant
Antonyms
WEAK
denial idleness inaction refusal veto wait whole
NOUN
passport
Synonyms
STRONGEST
authorization key license permit ticket warrant
STRONG
credentials pass safe-conduct
WEAK
travel permit
Antonyms
STRONGEST
prohibition
NOUN
permit
Synonyms
STRONGEST
allowance charter concession consent go ahead grant license passport patent permission privilege warrant
STRONG
admittance empowering favor franchise indulgence leave legalization liberty pass safe-conduct sanction sufferance toleration
WEAK
green light
Antonyms
STRONGEST
ban denial difference disagreement prohibition protest refusal veto
STRONG
disapproval
WEAK
grounding
NOUN
validation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acceptance affirmation authorization corroboration endorsement proof recognition verification
STRONG
accord admission agreement approval assent attestation authentication avowal consent demonstration evidence nod okay passage passing sanction substantiation support supporting testament testimonial testimony warrant witness
WEAK
accepting affirming authenticating authorizing corroborating go ahead green light proving sanctioning stamp of approval validating verifying
Antonyms
STRONG
denial disagreement disapproval dissension opposition refusal rejection veto

Example Sentences

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Soleimani Afshar came to the U.S. in 2015 on a tourist visa and was granted asylum in 2019, according to Department of Homeland Security Acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Hosseiny entered the U.S. on a student visa and was granted asylum in 2019.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

A Wisconsin man whose Peruvian wife overstayed her visa blames immigration agents, not the president they work for.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Elkholy suggested: "maybe she can try for some kind of student visa?"

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

“His visa is for three months, so he’ll be here for a while.”

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.