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
New Heights Adult High School will open a second location soon to provide more opportunity for adults who want to earn high school diplomas and certifications at no cost.
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Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Congratulations to Travis and Jason on (finally) picking up those diplomas!
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Indeed, for students who receive their diplomas at the most selective schools, the distinction between online and on campus vanishes entirely.
—Robert Ubell, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2017
Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2025
Congratulations to Travis and Jason on (finally) picking up those diplomas!
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
Indeed, for students who receive their diplomas at the most selective schools, the distinction between online and on campus vanishes entirely.
—Robert Ubell, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomas
Noun
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Since then, new information and analysis have become available, including the issuance of nine additional certificates since February 2024.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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These firms presented themselves with slick websites, strong branding, and often falsely used certificates from the HMRC to appear legitimate.—
Felipe Schrieberg,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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From online courses and certifications to mentorship and stretch projects, there are more ways than ever to level up.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Bedding that has certain certifications, such as Oeko-Tex, GOTS, or GOLS will earn extra points, as these indicate that the goods are free of harmful chemicals.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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