as in certificates
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 diplomas
Given these pressures, many families increasingly wonder whether a bachelor’s degree — which historically enabled graduates to earn $2 million more over their lifetimes than workers with only high school diplomas — is still a good investment.
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Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Results were scored for each event on a 100-point scale, and at least as of 2019, those who can’t average at least 60 points can’t get diplomas.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Graduation season is fast approaching, and Jefferson County Public Schools has released ceremony dates for Louisville seniors to receive their diplomas.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
The eight men who are part of my class all have high school diplomas.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
And rising graduation rates tell us little if diplomas are not backed by genuine readiness for college or careers.
—Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
She is charged with selling fake diplomas and transcripts to a nurse and others in a conspiracy, wire fraud and money-laundering case.
—Jay Weaver
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
While approximately 90% of rural high school students graduated in 2020, 82% of urban high school students got their diplomas that year.
—Sheneka Williams, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
Afterward, the graduates, proudly holding their diplomas, posed for photos with their families.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Jerry Balentine, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
Results were scored for each event on a 100-point scale, and at least as of 2019, those who can’t average at least 60 points can’t get diplomas.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Graduation season is fast approaching, and Jefferson County Public Schools has released ceremony dates for Louisville seniors to receive their diplomas.
—Kathryn Muchnick, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Mar. 2026
The eight men who are part of my class all have high school diplomas.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
And rising graduation rates tell us little if diplomas are not backed by genuine readiness for college or careers.
—Bruce Rauner, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
She is charged with selling fake diplomas and transcripts to a nurse and others in a conspiracy, wire fraud and money-laundering case.
—Jay Weaver
december 18, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
While approximately 90% of rural high school students graduated in 2020, 82% of urban high school students got their diplomas that year.
—Sheneka Williams, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
Afterward, the graduates, proudly holding their diplomas, posed for photos with their families.
—Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diplomas
Noun
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It's being paid for with TABOR timeout dollars, a general fund loan, capital impact fees and certificates of participation.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, a red badge indicates that your PC can’t receive the new Secure Boot software certificates.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Students can specialize in design, marketing, and production and graduate with industry certifications from Dallas College.—
Erin Jones,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Within 120 days, California's Department of General Services and Department of Technology will submit recommendations for new AI‑related vendor certifications which would allow firms to attest to responsible AI governance and public‑safety protections.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Diplomas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diplomas. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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