cap and gown

Example Sentences

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He posted a photo of himself in cap and gown last year on LinkedIn, writing “*Pretty* sure my Master’s in CS is done!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

In her graduation photo, De Santiago stares the camera down, resplendent in her black satin cap and gown.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2025

Another student, wearing cap and gown, took a break from graduation photos to chat with the protesters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2024

Sophia did not wear the typical cap and gown that commencement speakers usually don, but instead wore a black-and-red D’Youville University hoodie.

From New York Times • May 15, 2024

There were two soldier boys in green uniforms who didn’t look any older than Uncle Darnell—high school cap and gown one day, army boots and basic training four days later.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia