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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
Statewide, 61,935 students received their diplomas in four years in 2025.
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Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Given these pressures, many families increasingly wonder whether a bachelor’s degree — which historically enabled graduates to earn $2 million more over their lifetimes than workers with only high school diplomas — is still a good investment.
—Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Results were scored for each event on a 100-point scale, and at least as of 2019, those who can’t average at least 60 points can’t get diplomas.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Graduation season is fast approaching, and Jefferson County Public Schools has released ceremony dates for Louisville seniors to receive their diplomas.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
The eight men who are part of my class all have high school diplomas.
—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
Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Given these pressures, many families increasingly wonder whether a bachelor’s degree — which historically enabled graduates to earn $2 million more over their lifetimes than workers with only high school diplomas — is still a good investment.
—Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Results were scored for each event on a 100-point scale, and at least as of 2019, those who can’t average at least 60 points can’t get diplomas.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Graduation season is fast approaching, and Jefferson County Public Schools has released ceremony dates for Louisville seniors to receive their diplomas.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
The eight men who are part of my class all have high school diplomas.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomas
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The fashion institute received 200 applications for the inaugural cohort of 15 students, who started in October and received certificates of completion in February, said Jacqueline Jenkins, the executive director of the school’s Center for Continuing and Professional Studies.—
Anne D'Innocenzio,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Idaho sold 5,655 lifetime certificates from 2021 through 2025, according to Idaho Fish and Game data provided to the Idaho Statesman, which includes hunting, fishing, and combo lifetime license.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The association has partnered since 2024 with EduClasses, which has bilingual classes for food-handler certifications.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
15 Apr. 2026
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Despite not releasing a new album in the past decade, Rihanna just became the first woman in the history of the music industry to surpass 200 million RIAA singles certifications.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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