diplomas

plural of diploma
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 Just last month, five young women earned their diplomas. Maureen Bauer, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026 In his office, diplomas and academic certificates crowd the walls. Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 As their names were called, graduates crossed the stage to receive their diplomas and mark the completion of their high school education. 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 Nearly 2,300 people who obtained diplomas or transcripts from Noreus got licenses by passing the board exams and went on to work as nurses across the country, court documents said. James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 19 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 The owner of a former South Florida nursing school, accused of selling fake diplomas to students who then used the credentials to become licensed nurses, pleaded guilty this week to some of the federal charges lodged against her. Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 June 2026 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. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomas
Noun
  • Those certificates are mandatory for closing estate matters and claiming life insurance benefits, so don’t assume one office handles both.
    William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • Information technology certificates, on average, left students $20,839 behind similar Texas peers who did not enroll in college after five years.
    Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • So an aspiring welder can complete a welding program, pass a test, become certified, and get to work on a job – then add more certifications over time to become ever more employable.
    Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Obtaining a private pilot license in China requires a physical medical examination and other appropriate certifications, a pilot qualified to fly in China said, requesting anonymity due to the sensitivity of the incident.
    Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026

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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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