as in certificate
a document which shows that a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school
He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.
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Recent Examples of diploma
Allows two years of marching band to satisfy physical-education and performing-arts requirements for a high school diploma (HB 453).
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Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The Education Department approved new rules on Monday that say undergraduate programs must demonstrate that their graduates earn higher salaries than people in their state who have a high school diploma to qualify for aid.
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Todd Wallack,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
In April, LinkedIn ranked real estate as the second fastest-growing sector for new grads over the last three years, spanning those who recently completed their high school diploma, associate’s degree, bachelor’s, or apprenticeship.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Curious who snagged their diploma and made the list?
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Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
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Jim Turner,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The Education Department approved new rules on Monday that say undergraduate programs must demonstrate that their graduates earn higher salaries than people in their state who have a high school diploma to qualify for aid.
—
Todd Wallack,
Washington Post,
30 June 2026
In April, LinkedIn ranked real estate as the second fastest-growing sector for new grads over the last three years, spanning those who recently completed their high school diploma, associate’s degree, bachelor’s, or apprenticeship.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 June 2026
Curious who snagged their diploma and made the list?
—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diploma
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The Valley Motel was seeking to either waive a park land fee worth $123,662 or to enter into a payment plan beginning two years after receiving a certificate of occupancy.
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But short-term certificates are a much more mixed bag.
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The technology, the team, the certification, or the infrastructure that would take them years to build.
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Equipment complies with safety rules The deployment follows a structured certification and assembly timeline completed earlier in the month.
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diploma. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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