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
As students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas, the moment was familiar for Jones.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Celebrity parents are celebrating graduation season as several famous kids officially receive their diplomas and mark major milestones in 2026.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
But job qualifications — even for early-career job seekers — don’t rest entirely on the backs of diplomas.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
As high school seniors across the country prepare to accept their diplomas this spring, one Mississippi teenager has crossed a very different life stage.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Caps fly in the air, diplomas are framed, and a new chapter begins.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Some schools apparently sold diplomas for years before the allegations became public.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Our graduates have managed real events, solved real problems and built real professional networks before receiving their diplomas.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
John Ramos, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Celebrity parents are celebrating graduation season as several famous kids officially receive their diplomas and mark major milestones in 2026.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
But job qualifications — even for early-career job seekers — don’t rest entirely on the backs of diplomas.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
As high school seniors across the country prepare to accept their diplomas this spring, one Mississippi teenager has crossed a very different life stage.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Caps fly in the air, diplomas are framed, and a new chapter begins.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
Some schools apparently sold diplomas for years before the allegations became public.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Blankfein isn’t the only business leader who believes that working hard is more powerful than natural intellect or pricey diplomas.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Our graduates have managed real events, solved real problems and built real professional networks before receiving their diplomas.
—Dr. Michael Cheng, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomas
Noun
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Construction trade certificates generated the highest return, at roughly $48,000 over 15 years.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
15 May 2026
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All Windows 10 PCs will need new certificates, albeit only PCs enrolled for extended security updates (ESU) are eligible.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Fashion brands tend to treat traceability as a documentation exercise, the company said, relying on supplier declarations and chain-of-custody certifications to substantiate sourcing claims.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Her background includes certifications in organizational change management and professional development, along with years of experience in corporate learning, leadership development and global transformation.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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