parchment

noun

Definition of parchmentnext
as in document

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Recent Examples of parchment Store in an airtight container or tin or wrapped in parchment paper and then aluminum foil at room temperature for up to 5 days. — Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026 Line the bottom of a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides with nonstick cooking spray. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 Tools and materials used illustrate each phase of the process from parchment making, writing and illuminating through the final binding. — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026 Butter the bottoms and sides of your pans, then place the parchment inside and butter it. — Martha Stewart, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for parchment
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  1. document
  2. certificate
  3. diploma
  4. certification
Noun
  • The stepfather’s name was redacted from the police documents, and CNN was unable to contact him for additional information.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington think tank, has released reports on declining inventories based on budget documents and other public information.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • The programs range from certificates and occupational training through associate’s, bachelor’s, graduate and professional degrees.
    — Kat Ramkumar, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Fans could enter the code into the Dunkin’ app for a free medium Refresher certificate, with a million codes available.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of certificate
Noun
  • Others say such administrative matters won’t lessen the career impact a Howard diploma can have.
    — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Students at Sacramento New Technology Early College High School are required to take college courses before earning their high school diploma, a model school leaders say is unique in California.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of diploma
Noun
  • Medical certification of Oleh’s gender dysphoria cuts little ice with the military, who exercise institutional transphobia while taking him at his word regarding his identity.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The process can take up to two years, involving registration, facility certification, cybersecurity compliance, and other critical steps to qualify for defense contracts.
    — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of certification

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“Parchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parchment. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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