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doctorate

[dok-ter-it] / ˈdɒk tər ɪt /
NOUN
doctor's degree
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On Thursday evening, USC awarded Dudamel an honorary doctorate during its graduation ceremonies at the Coliseum, where Dudamel also gave the commencement speech.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In 2002, he left China to pursue a doctorate at Fuller Theological Seminary in California.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

TAE CEO Michl Binderbauer, who has a doctorate in physics from UC Irvine, holds more than 100 U.S. and international patents, according to the company.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Despite her doctorate in positive psychology, which she says has given her tools to help her handle the ongoing ordeal, there are days of dark despair.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Marian stayed on at Marianna for Marian Anderson received some fifty honorary degrees, beginning with her doctorate of music from Howard University in 1938.

From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman




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