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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
The indictment says co-conspirator 1 and others used the fake diplomas and documents to obtain nursing licenses in various states, including California, Pennsylvania and Florida.
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Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Orange High School’s graduating seniors stepped forward to receive their diplomas on Wednesday, June 10.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Some attendees held oversized signs and posters in support of their graduates, while others cheered and applauded as students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 June 2026
The evening concluded with graduates receiving their diplomas before flipping their tassels and tossing their caps into the air to celebrate the start of their next chapter.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
After the graduating seniors walked into Welsh-Ryan Arena, a tad fewer in number than the Glenbrook South grads who got their diplomas the previous day, the senior choir sang the national anthem.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
And this past Sunday, two students from Albom’s orphanage walked across our commencement stage to receive their diplomas.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Prosecutors say school leaders eventually started selling diplomas to people who never completed the necessary coursework and clinical training.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Glendale Community College's commencement ceremonies hit a snag just as students were walking across the stage to get their diplomas last week.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 20 May 2026
Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Orange High School’s graduating seniors stepped forward to receive their diplomas on Wednesday, June 10.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
Some attendees held oversized signs and posters in support of their graduates, while others cheered and applauded as students crossed the stage to receive their diplomas.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 10 June 2026
The evening concluded with graduates receiving their diplomas before flipping their tassels and tossing their caps into the air to celebrate the start of their next chapter.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
After the graduating seniors walked into Welsh-Ryan Arena, a tad fewer in number than the Glenbrook South grads who got their diplomas the previous day, the senior choir sang the national anthem.
—Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
And this past Sunday, two students from Albom’s orphanage walked across our commencement stage to receive their diplomas.
—Matthew Scogin, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Prosecutors say school leaders eventually started selling diplomas to people who never completed the necessary coursework and clinical training.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Glendale Community College's commencement ceremonies hit a snag just as students were walking across the stage to get their diplomas last week.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomas
Noun
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Fang Shizhong, executive vice minister of the Publicity Department of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of CPC and director general of the Shanghai Film Bureau, presented certificates to the honorees.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Movement certificates must be submitted with a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Look for platforms with clear oversight controls, visibility into the agent's reasoning, and relevant compliance certifications.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Though the statute would expire after that date, FISA surveillance operates under yearlong certifications approved by a special court.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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