checkmark
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of checkmark
Example Sentences
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The breaches included the deceptive design of its "blue checkmark" for supposedly verified accounts, and failure to provide access to public data for researchers.
From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026
A glance at the checkmark gave it an unfortunate air of legitimacy.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2025
Now, though, it is necessary to pay to subscribe to X Premium to receive a checkmark.
From BBC • Dec. 26, 2024
The blue checkmark, or verified badge, means that the X account has an active paid premium subscription, but it does not undergo a review previously used by Twitter to verify the account’s authenticity.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023
However, once they got Toby alone, it was evident to him that they were fishing—looking for any checkmark against Jimmy.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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