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
More than 10 years later, Mom escorted me to the correct arena to pick up my college diploma.
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The Know, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Appearance is a virtue now, and a masked ICE official whose credentials are a high school diploma combined with the ability to breathe while carrying a semi-automatic weapon outside a soccer match featuring teams from countries that don’t speak English makes for a good post on an Instagram page.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
Half of incarcerated people in Mississippi lack a high school diploma or its equivalent, and many only read at a sixth-grade level.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Incentive programs also work, as Tennessee and Chicago each found with plans that offer free community college to students who qualify; high schoolers who graduate with a B average in Chicago and anyone who graduates with a high school diploma in Tennessee.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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The Know, Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2026
Appearance is a virtue now, and a masked ICE official whose credentials are a high school diploma combined with the ability to breathe while carrying a semi-automatic weapon outside a soccer match featuring teams from countries that don’t speak English makes for a good post on an Instagram page.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
Half of incarcerated people in Mississippi lack a high school diploma or its equivalent, and many only read at a sixth-grade level.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Incentive programs also work, as Tennessee and Chicago each found with plans that offer free community college to students who qualify; high schoolers who graduate with a B average in Chicago and anyone who graduates with a high school diploma in Tennessee.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diploma
Noun
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The most recent inspection was on December 29, 2025, and passed with conditions for additional inspections that would be required before any Use and Occupancy certificate could be issued.—
Mike Hellgren,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The environmental certificate approval process examines new developments and their impact on water, noise and air pollution.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company’s technology is already used across fashion and textiles, as well as precious metals and gemstones, and is compliant with standards including GOTS and Oeko-Tex certifications.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Electric blankets with proper certification should still be used appropriately.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diploma. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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