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Recent Examples of graduations
This will be the first of such graduations that will happen almost yearly for some time.
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R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
In a 2022 study, researchers wanted to understand how celebrations such as birthdays, promotions, graduations and even smaller milestones actually contribute to well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With a capacity of 975, a movie screen and a stage, over the years the building has been used as a movie theater, a concert venue, and for film festivals, stand-up shows, parties, graduations, naturalization ceremonies and weddings.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Through celebrations, graduations, heartbreaks and loss, the friends stayed close and continued to support each other through life’s many highs and lows.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Aug. 2025
Like many such venues across America, the Kempner also hosted lectures, minstrel shows, musicals, operas, plays and vaudeville acts, along with community events such as school graduations.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
The previous owners didn't cater off-site parties, but now Ray's has seven refrigerated carts to roll out for birthdays, wedding receptions and graduations.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In the intimate carousel, Prince shared several pictures of their life together — including moments while hiking, kayaking, and celebrating their college graduations.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 18 Sep. 2025
In a 2022 study, researchers wanted to understand how celebrations such as birthdays, promotions, graduations and even smaller milestones actually contribute to well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
With a capacity of 975, a movie screen and a stage, over the years the building has been used as a movie theater, a concert venue, and for film festivals, stand-up shows, parties, graduations, naturalization ceremonies and weddings.
—Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2025
While most graduations take place in arenas in May, the ringing applause heard throughout the center yesterday marked the end of the high school educational journeys for over 50 students, many of whom have been involved with gun violence and used school to change their life direction.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2025
Through celebrations, graduations, heartbreaks and loss, the friends stayed close and continued to support each other through life’s many highs and lows.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 20 Aug. 2025
Like many such venues across America, the Kempner also hosted lectures, minstrel shows, musicals, operas, plays and vaudeville acts, along with community events such as school graduations.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Aug. 2025
The previous owners didn't cater off-site parties, but now Ray's has seven refrigerated carts to roll out for birthdays, wedding receptions and graduations.
—Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In the intimate carousel, Prince shared several pictures of their life together — including moments while hiking, kayaking, and celebrating their college graduations.
—Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for graduations
Noun
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The answer lies in bringing evidence hierarchies into the era of AI.—
Anna Forsythe,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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This two-way exchange not only bridges generational divides but also flattens traditional hierarchies.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the quickest projects in its rejuvination was likely Saturday’s playground build, when volunteers helped put in new slides, ladders, a spinner and swings, all in one day.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Adventurers will love the rugged, challenging trails, which include ladders and cables to help hikers scale rocky peaks.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Ravens have won six the last eight straight up and are 5-3 against the number in a series that is played sporadically.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Eagles’ defense forced an interception on the next series before another Central turnover led to the knockout blow.—
Matt Roy,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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By extending this concept to a nanoscale particle, the Tokyo team has created a new platform to explore how quantum laws apply at scales larger than atoms but still far smaller than everyday objects.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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The scales are tipping, but in a way that’s fair and balanced.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Graduations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/graduations. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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