Thesaurus results for GRADUATION

graduation

noun

ˌgra-jə-ˈwā-shən

Definition of graduation

as in ladder

a scheme of rank or order had a graduation of testing levels into which to divide the students

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Recent Examples of graduation Sacramento’s contractual targets are at least 80% graduation and placement of at least 75% of program completers into full-time employment within 180 days. — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 18 Oct. 2026 This is the experience of some students in the state and it is being further complicated by the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, rising college costs and limited exposure to jobs before graduation. — P.r. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026 The school review and ranking website recently released its list of the Best School Districts in America for 2027, analyzing state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates and more. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 14 Oct. 2026 Ask for a strong super-blunt bob with little to no graduation and a solid perimeter. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for graduation

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Today’s Four Questions interviewee is Statesboro head coach Matt Dobson, whose Blue Devils defeated Evans 36-35 with a final-minute hook-and-ladder play on second down from the Evans 47.

— McClain Baxley for the AJC, AJC.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Before Rover, success meant getting promotions, landing bigger clients and climbing the corporate ladder.

— Sally Simmons, Contributor, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of ladder

Noun

For centuries, Bordeaux sat atop the wine world’s hierarchy, and knowledge of its wines was virtually synonymous with oenophilia.

— Jay McInerney, Air Mail, 17 Oct. 2026
The Argentina defender called out United's hierarchy over its offseason recruitment, with director of football Jason Wilcox the apparent target of his criticism.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of hierarchy

Noun

Purges of officials -- including some viewed as his political rivals -- have been carried out on a scale that led critics to argue the campaign was also used to consolidate his power.

— KANIS LEUNG, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
China’s faster development cycles and greater capacity to move from laboratory to regulator to patient at scale mean that in some fields, Chinese entry will sharpen pressure on pricing, timelines, and standards.

— Ruby Wang, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of scale

Noun

The team trails 2-1 in the series and will look to even the series before the Finals return to San Francisco for game five on Monday night.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
The six-episode, 30-minutes-per-episode series is as breezy as the Irish coast’s weather.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2026

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