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
In his office, diplomas and academic certificates crowd the walls.
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
College graduates earn nearly 60% more than those with only a high school diploma.
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Jennifer Jones Austin,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde traveled to Boston to watch their eldest daughter's graduation ceremonies, including collecting her diploma.
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Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Just last month, five young women earned their diplomas.
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Maureen Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
College graduates earn nearly 60% more than those with only a high school diploma.
—
Jennifer Jones Austin,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2026
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde traveled to Boston to watch their eldest daughter's graduation ceremonies, including collecting her diploma.
—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Just last month, five young women earned their diplomas.
—
Maureen Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for diploma
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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Jacqueline Carlon, senior vice president of marketing and communications for AerSale, said airlines evaluating the system focus on certification, installation downtime and integration into existing operations.
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The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diploma. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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