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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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The bar asked for three batches of documents — lawsuits, detailed descriptions of the abuse and certificates from mental health professionals, which is a requirement for older victims under state law.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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College officials will talk about degree programs and certificates, enrollment, scholarships, financial aid, and clubs and organizations on campus.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Walmart fully funds the certifications, with more than 22,000 associates having been trained since 2016.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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Think about the certifications.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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