checkmark
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of checkmark
Example Sentences
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X in June sought to mollify the EU by adding a disclaimer to the checkmark.
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
A glance at the checkmark gave it an unfortunate air of legitimacy.
From Salon ● Apr. 7, 2025
But now it has become a combination of the two - with a person simply seen as prominent if they are followed by enough people with a checkmark of their own.
From BBC ● Apr. 4, 2024
But part of the sell is that without that $8 checkmark, Twitter is just worse.
From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2023
Peggy pencils in a little checkmark in the red folder, and says, “Did you have a good New Year?”
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
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