parchment

noun

Definition of parchmentnext
as in document

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Recent Examples of parchment Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, overhanging long sides by 2 inches. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2026 Line with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang on all sides. — Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for parchment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parchment
  1. document
  2. certificate
  3. diploma
  4. certification
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  • As of Thursday morning, the government had filed charging documents in 10 of the 28 cases, offering additional details about how authorities relied on voter registration data to pursue broader criminal charges around immigration status.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • LaGrone was directed not to possess weapons, alcohol or drugs and remain under the care of a person whose initials are noted in a document.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • From Inventory To Evidence A cryptographic bill of materials (CBOM) can help identify where algorithms, keys, certificates and cryptographic libraries exist.
    — Scott Alldridge, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Now, students across the nation can receive Pell Grants not only to pay for traditional undergraduate degrees, but also short-term workforce training programs like apprenticeships, career and technical education and certificate programs.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of certificate
Noun
  • But O’Neal, who is also currently touring college campuses to teach personal finance, sees college as more than a path to a diploma.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Chef Jenny trained through a diploma in Bengaluru, an internship at Restaurant Salicorne in Normandy, and a bootcamp under pastry chef Will Goldfarb in Bali, before shaping it all around memories of growing up in Minnie Bay on the Andaman Islands.
    — Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of diploma
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  • The latest agreements secure suppliers for two important aircraft systems, but Vertical must still complete development, integration, and regulatory certification before Valo can enter commercial service.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Halal certification covers how the chickens are processed, and the company says its birds are hand-processed according to Halal requirements.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of certification

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“Parchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parchment. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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