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
Their diplomas and GPAs speak to their talent for rote memorization, but simply regurgitating facts and figures has little to no value for employers.
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Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The mom of five posted a sweet photo of herself smiling in between her boys with their fresh diplomas.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Our graduates have managed real events, solved real problems, and built real professional networks before receiving their diplomas.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
Ulrik Juul Christensen, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The mom of five posted a sweet photo of herself smiling in between her boys with their fresh diplomas.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Our graduates have managed real events, solved real problems, and built real professional networks before receiving their diplomas.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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.
—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
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Additionally, Boeing presented two unairworthy aircraft to the FAA for airworthiness certificates and failed to follow its quality system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Professionals who pursue certificates in content marketing from HubSpot or the Chartered Institute of Marketing can stand out.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After progressing through one or both certifications, learners are able to obtain digital badges and shareable credentials.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Upskilling with Google Ads or Facebook Blueprint certifications can help professionals progress into these roles.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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