parchment

noun

Definition of parchmentnext
as in document

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Recent Examples of parchment Remove parchment and weights and bake until surface looks dry, 10–12 minutes longer. — Alison Roman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 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 state last week filed documents pushing back on Murdaugh’s request to send DNA found under Maggie’s fingernails to an independent laboratory for more advanced testing.
    — Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • According to charging documents, the teens were allegedly plotting to rob Wright and displayed guns during a video call.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • After a squatter’s cabin was burned, the association began conducting its own land surveys and issued certificates of title to members who paid their dues, Clio wrote.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The final ticket number on Bargatze’s Guinness World Records certificate will be confirmed later this weekend.
    — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of certificate
Noun
  • Salazar said Jester had worked hard in juvenile hall to earn a high school diploma and had resolved to stay out of trouble.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Others say such administrative matters won’t lessen the career impact a Howard diploma can have.
    — Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of diploma
Noun
  • Stephanie Pope, the CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, recently commented about seat certification delays.
    — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Coaches are required to earn CPR certification every two years.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of certification

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

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