cum laude

adverb or adjective

cum lau·​de ku̇m-ˈlau̇-də How to pronounce cum laude (audio)
-dē;
ˌkəm-ˈlȯ-dē
: with distinction
graduated cum laude
compare magna cum laude, summa cum laude

Examples of cum laude in a Sentence

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According to her obituary, after high school, Rachel earned her bachelor of business administration, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Natalia, who graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California in May with a degree in film, also honored her father on that day with her graduation gown. Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025 Natalia graduated cum laude from the University of Southern California in May and honored her late father during the ceremony, as seen in a June post from her mother Vanessa Bryant. Natasha Dye, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025 Spence graduated cum laude from the University of Wyoming law school in 1952 but needed two tries to pass the state bar exam. Nino Paoli, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cum laude

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, with praise

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of cum laude was in 1851

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“Cum laude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cum%20laude. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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cum laude

adverb or adjective
ˌku̇m-ˈlau̇d-ē,
;
ˌkəm-ˈlȯd-ē
: with distinction : with honors
graduated cum laude
Etymology

Latin, "with praise"

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