diploma
noun
di·plo·ma
də-ˈplō-mə 
plural diplomas
1
2
: a writing usually under seal conferring some honor or privilege
3
: a document bearing record of graduation from or of a degree conferred by an educational institution
Examples of diploma in a Sentence
He earned his high school diploma by attending classes at night.
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The mom of five posted a sweet photo of herself smiling in between her boys with their fresh diplomas.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The new diploma, set to take effect with the Class of 2029, gives students the choice of a minimum baseline diploma that calls for 42 credits, up from 40, and three diploma readiness seals that signify more in-depth study.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
During the protests, several graduate students from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) shredded their own diplomas.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Current students and alumni of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs demonstrate against the school in New York on Saturday, with some ripping up their diplomas.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
The new diploma, set to take effect with the Class of 2029, gives students the choice of a minimum baseline diploma that calls for 42 credits, up from 40, and three diploma readiness seals that signify more in-depth study.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
During the protests, several graduate students from the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) shredded their own diplomas.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Current students and alumni of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs demonstrate against the school in New York on Saturday, with some ripping up their diplomas.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2025
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“Diploma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diploma. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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diploma
noun
di·plo·ma
də-ˈplō-mə
: a document granting a special right, honor, or power
especially
: a document that shows a person has finished a course or graduated from a school
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