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
In the indictment, federal prosecutors accused Keomisy of providing a counterfeit college diploma and using a medical license number belonging to someone else to obtain employment as a physician’s assistant.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
On Saturday, May 9, Jaiden Picot collected his master's degree in business from Virginia Union University in Richmond using a robotic exoskeleton to collect his diploma.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
As high school seniors across the country prepare to accept their diplomas this spring, one Mississippi teenager has crossed a very different life stage.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Apple, who was picking up her diploma after majoring in law, history, and society, has quickly established a cool, feminine, minimalist sense of style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 May 2026
On Saturday, May 9, Jaiden Picot collected his master's degree in business from Virginia Union University in Richmond using a robotic exoskeleton to collect his diploma.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
As high school seniors across the country prepare to accept their diplomas this spring, one Mississippi teenager has crossed a very different life stage.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Apple, who was picking up her diploma after majoring in law, history, and society, has quickly established a cool, feminine, minimalist sense of style.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diploma
Noun
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In 2019, he was granted a certificate of innocence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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He was released after 26 years in prison when special prosecutors dropped charges against him in December 2018, and won a certificate of innocence four months later.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Through this certification and training structure, Istanbul Vita Clinic not only performs hair transplant procedures but also contributes to the education of hair transplant doctors, positioning it as a medical and educational center in Turkey.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The same unit number benchmarks used for analog records and singles also apply equally for the Digital Single Awards, with each permanent digital download counted as one unit for certification purposes.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 May 2026
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diploma. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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