Synonyms of diploma

diploma

noun

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.

Related Words

• certificate
• certification
• record
• document
• parchment
• credentials
• instrument
• warrant
• writ
• warranty
• coupon
• voucher

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of diploma

These are women who had to sign away their right to speak about the most traumatic event of their lives in order to get a diploma or even a small financial settlement. — Gretchen Carlson, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026

No one from any of the states asked us about our backgrounds or qualifications, though West Virginia did ask for proof of a high school diploma. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2026

The school, which opened in 1991, offers several certifications, including private pilots’ licenses and a diploma in aviation, and is popular with international students. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The school, which opened in 1991, offers a range of certifications, from private pilots’ licenses to a diploma in aviation, and is popular with international students. — Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026