parchment

noun

Definition of parchmentnext
as in document

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Recent Examples of parchment The 150 large sheets of parchment that go inside the book were kept separate from the cover and remain in safe keeping. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Takeout containers, tissues, cupcake wrappers and parchment paper, to name a few, should stay in the trash. — Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Line a rimmed half-sheet pan with foil or parchment, then set an oven-safe wire rack on top. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026 There’s seemingly no end to the amazing uses for parchment paper—in the kitchen and beyond. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parchment
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  1. document
  2. certificate
  3. diploma
  4. certification
Noun
  • Section 217 of the City Charter grants the controller and other city officers the power to order individuals to produce documents and to attend hearings, with subpoenas issued via the City Clerk’s office.
    — James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • That person then contacted PETA, which sent two people to work undercover at Grand Barr and document conditions.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • Oeko-Tex also says a quarter of its certificates are retested through its quality control program.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But another 47 percent reflect employer preferences for a degree, certificate, or job title.
    — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of certificate
Noun
  • The subject of educational equality is particularly acute in a country that places great emphasis on credentials and diplomas, offering few other avenues for success.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The prestigious honor consists of a medal, diploma and about $1 million.
    — Jamie Ross, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of diploma
Noun
  • Joby has led the industry in flight testing, manufacturing, and regulatory certification, helping set the standards the sector now follows.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Thursday’s announcement formally bans Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, and four other companies from the permanent labor certification process.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of certification

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“Parchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parchment. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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