as in certificate
a document which shows that a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school
He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.
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Recent Examples of diploma
For their big milestone, the twins wore dark blue caps and gowns with matching white asymmetrical cocktail dresses underneath, posing for photos with their classmates, friends and family members while holding flowers and their diplomas.
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 May 2025
Instead of quietly moving along from a speech that was received quite well by its audience, NYU has taken the unprecedented (and cowardly) step of withholding the student's diploma altogether.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
On Wednesday, Norris — wearing a blue cap and gown — was handed his diploma.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
But this is only true of the seniors who walk away with diplomas, which was 61 of 71 seniors in 2023.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 24 May 2025
Instead of quietly moving along from a speech that was received quite well by its audience, NYU has taken the unprecedented (and cowardly) step of withholding the student's diploma altogether.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
On Wednesday, Norris — wearing a blue cap and gown — was handed his diploma.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
But this is only true of the seniors who walk away with diplomas, which was 61 of 71 seniors in 2023.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diploma
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Google's career certificates—offered through platforms like Coursera—can be completed in just three to six months, providing a fast, practical pathway into high-demand AI roles.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Leaving prison with $20 and a high school equivalency certificate, Fauteck straightened up.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had ordered the termination of Harvard’s SEVP certification, citing the university’s refusal to turn over the conduct records of foreign students requested in April by her agency.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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That often means that not only are beautiful, grandiose ideas left on the cutting-room floor, but even coffeemakers can get nixed for not passing certification.—
Daniel Cote,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diploma. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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