diploma
noun
di·plo·ma
də-ˈplō-mə 
plural diplomas
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2
: a writing usually under seal conferring some honor or privilege
3
: a document bearing record of graduation from or of a degree conferred by an educational institution
Examples of diploma in a Sentence
He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.
Recent Examples on the Web
But one of her greatest achievements was receiving her high school diploma.
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2024
Most recently, students have led the charge on college campuses from encampments to walking across the stage to receive their diplomas.
—Iman Jodeh, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024
As the high school graduate receives her diploma and shakes hands with the line of administrators, her dad steps on stage and pushes Superintendent Rainey Briggs out of the line, video posted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
Another graduate, Emily Day, who received her high school diploma from Oak Hills High School a year early and plans to attend the University of Cincinnati, shared her journey to graduation while in the foster care system in an interview with ABC affiliate WCPO.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 10 June 2024
Most recently, students have led the charge on college campuses from encampments to walking across the stage to receive their diplomas.
—Iman Jodeh, The Denver Post, 10 June 2024
As the high school graduate receives her diploma and shakes hands with the line of administrators, her dad steps on stage and pushes Superintendent Rainey Briggs out of the line, video posted by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel shows.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 7 June 2024
Another graduate, Emily Day, who received her high school diploma from Oak Hills High School a year early and plans to attend the University of Cincinnati, shared her journey to graduation while in the foster care system in an interview with ABC affiliate WCPO.
—Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diploma. Accessed 20 Jun. 2024.
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diploma
noun
di·plo·ma
də-ˈplō-mə
: a document granting a special right, honor, or power
especially
: a document that shows a person has finished a course or graduated from a school
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