as in certificates
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 diplomas
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
She is charged with selling fake diplomas and transcripts to a nurse and others in a conspiracy, wire fraud and money-laundering case.
—Jay Weaver
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
While approximately 90% of rural high school students graduated in 2020, 82% of urban high school students got their diplomas that year.
—Sheneka Williams, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
Afterward, the graduates, proudly holding their diplomas, posed for photos with their families.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
The Palantir leader goes as far as completely disregarding elite diplomas when considering who to hire at the company.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The self-confidence did even more for her than the diplomas.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Some wore suits, others high heels, and nearly all carried small binders with resumes, certificates and diplomas.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Investing In Lifetime Relevance The winners in tomorrow’s economy won’t be those clutching diplomas from 20 years ago.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
She is charged with selling fake diplomas and transcripts to a nurse and others in a conspiracy, wire fraud and money-laundering case.
—Jay Weaver
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
While approximately 90% of rural high school students graduated in 2020, 82% of urban high school students got their diplomas that year.
—Sheneka Williams, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
Afterward, the graduates, proudly holding their diplomas, posed for photos with their families.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
The Palantir leader goes as far as completely disregarding elite diplomas when considering who to hire at the company.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The self-confidence did even more for her than the diplomas.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Some wore suits, others high heels, and nearly all carried small binders with resumes, certificates and diplomas.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
Investing In Lifetime Relevance The winners in tomorrow’s economy won’t be those clutching diplomas from 20 years ago.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomas
Noun
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Anything from hour-long sessions to full certificates or degree programs will introduce you to experts and instructors who might be open to providing additional advice or contacts.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some of the certificates date back as far as the 1980s, but developing them is becoming more appealing as the far northern edges of Phoenix begin to fill out.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Last month, the DOT gave 3,000 CDL schools a 30-day notice to provide evidence of compliance to the FMCSA, or get their certifications taken away.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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The scale will also be GDPR and HIPAA compliant, and include ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 privacy and security certifications.—
Victoria Song,
The Verge,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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