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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
In Flanders, with nearly seven million residents, only about a thousand actively use Solid; one feature lets graduates send digital diplomas to employers.
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Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Some wore suits, others high heels, and nearly all carried small binders with resumes, certificates and diplomas.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
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, 20 Sep. 2025
Their diplomas and GPAs speak to their talent for rote memorization, but simply regurgitating facts and figures has little to no value for employers.
—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
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
Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Some wore suits, others high heels, and nearly all carried small binders with resumes, certificates and diplomas.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 26 Sep. 2025
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, 20 Sep. 2025
Their diplomas and GPAs speak to their talent for rote memorization, but simply regurgitating facts and figures has little to no value for employers.
—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
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
Noun
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The council also awarded the three surfers from San Clemente with Recognition of Bravery certificates.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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The facility lacked staff with a valid food safety certificates or food handler cards.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Global sustainability efforts risk fragmentation, with overlapping certifications and inconsistent standards.—
Sunny Tan,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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The entire complex has been designed to meet the highest environmental standards and is in the process of obtaining WELL and LEED certifications.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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