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
And rising graduation rates tell us little if diplomas are not backed by genuine readiness for college or careers.
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Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Students also need a valid driver’s license, clean drug test and a high school diploma or GED.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Winners receive a medal, diploma, and 11 million Swedish kroner, which is worth around $1 million.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Research shows that bullies and their targets do poorly in school, often dropping out before earning a high-school diploma.
—Dr. Mahvash Madni, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
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Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Students also need a valid driver’s license, clean drug test and a high school diploma or GED.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Advertisement Winners receive a medal, diploma, and 11 million Swedish kroner, which is worth around $1 million.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Research shows that bullies and their targets do poorly in school, often dropping out before earning a high-school diploma.
—Dr. Mahvash Madni, Boston Herald, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diploma
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Enrollments in undergraduate certificate and associate degree programs both grew by about 2% in fall 2025, while enrollment in bachelor’s degree programs rose by less than 1%, the report found.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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And in Winnetka Heights, the neighborhood association even includes a board member who specializes in certificates of appropriateness, helping homeowners navigate preservation requirements through direct communication with City Hall.—
Gina Mayfield,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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Above all else, Gunn encourages consumers to opt for certified models, such as those with ETL or UL certifications.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Mission is contingent on successful certification of Starliner after completing Starliner-1.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diploma. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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