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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 eight men who are part of my class all have high school diplomas.
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Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
And rising graduation rates tell us little if diplomas are not backed by genuine readiness for college or careers.
—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
Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
And rising graduation rates tell us little if diplomas are not backed by genuine readiness for college or careers.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomas
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Students looked on as leaders of all three schools signed a memorandum of understanding outlining the terms of a new partnership aimed at strengthening student success and coordinating pathways to help students earn certificates and degrees.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Under this system, synthetic methane created from non-fossil energy sources can receive transferable certificates that recognize its contribution to CO2 neutrality.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Ripl Efek’s website and product information do not currently disclose manufacturing location, production capacity or recognized third-party environmental certifications.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2026
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The road to these types of certifications is quite different from that of doctors.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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