parchment

noun

Definition of parchmentnext
as in document

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Recent Examples of parchment Grease a loaf pan, line the bottom with parchment paper, then grease and flour the pan again. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Using excess parchment as handles, lift bars from pan and transfer to cutting board; slice into 20 bars. — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 July 2026 Arrange the eggplant slices in one layer on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026 Her favorite memory was a copy of the Constitution on parchment-looking paper that a Fourth of July host handed out to guests. — Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for parchment
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  1. document
  2. certificate
  3. diploma
  4. certification
Noun
  • The suspect spent time in the hospital and was ordered to report to the Community Supervisions and Corrections Department upon his release, according to court documents.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
  • Charging documents indicate that Abarca had a physical altercation with his ex-wife during the incident, and missing persons reports were briefly filed for both Abarca and the couple’s toddler son in the following days.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • In June, Nehemiah became the humane society's first volunteer to reach the 100-hour milestone, and the Jacksonville Humane Society presented him with a certificate to show its appreciation for his efforts.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • The internet’s explosive growth was enabled not merely by connectivity, but by the development of trust mechanisms such as identity systems, certificates, encryption standards and governance frameworks.
    — David Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of certificate
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  • Chris backed her sons' acting careers Chris dedicated more than three decades as a public school teacher after earning a diploma from Harvard University and retired in 2008, her family added.
    — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Siena College of Health was shut down in 2023 following an FBI investigation that found the nursing school was implicated in a scheme distributing more than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas.
    — Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026
Definition of diploma
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  • Electra has submitted the EL9 Ultra Short to the Federal Aviation Administration for Part 23 type certification and estimates a first flight in late 2027 or early 2028.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026
  • The Ultra 2 offers a superior 10ATM rating, meaning it can be submerged to depths of 328 feet (100 meters), an IP69K resistance rating ensuring protection from high-pressure water jets, and the same military endurance certification as the Watch 9.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of certification

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“Parchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parchment. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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