parchment

noun

Definition of parchmentnext
as in document

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Recent Examples of parchment Step 7 Slide babka with parchment paper onto a large rimmed baking sheet. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Line the base of a 9-inch round springform pan with a round of parchment paper. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. — Emily Paster, Midwest Living, 18 Aug. 2026 When done, the parchment should extend about 2 inches above the rim. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for parchment
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  1. document
  2. certificate
  3. diploma
  4. certification
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  • Instead, detectives say the group used falsified invoices and documents and transferred cash into personal bank accounts.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Court documents have previously suggested the Tates’ online empire brought in millions.
    — Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of document
Noun
  • But don't expect my import certificate idea to go down there with Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations or anything.
    — Alex Crippen, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The analysis, which includes a searchable database, covers nearly 3,000 certificate, associate and bachelor programs at private, nonprofit and public universities across California.
    — Andrew Khouri, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of certificate
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  • Beyond savings and sustainability, purchases at Goodwill also support community programs, including workforce training, adult education, ESL classes and opportunities for people pursuing a high school diploma.
    — Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Test your economic knowledge and earn a diploma with this eight-question quiz.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of diploma
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  • Technical sheets and certification data The release of ElectroFlex broadens the technical work at SolarWindow, which previously focused on liquid coatings that turn building window glass into power-generating surfaces.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Digital passports are now accessible directly on Tod’s website, giving shoppers information on materials, production processes, locations and company certifications.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of certification

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“Parchment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parchment. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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