as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form
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Recent Examples of John Hancock
Korshak, the silver-haired, glamorous founder of Margie Korshak Inc. public relations and marketing agency, long resident in what was the John Hancock Center, was a throwback to old Chicago.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Chicago ranked third, thanks to famed buildings like the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center and its 375,000 Instagram posts.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
The scene began with John Hancock signing the declaration.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Jan. 2025
But Matt Miskin of John Hancock cautioned against that on our show yesterday, saying aside from being potential deal targets, small-caps are no longer the best way to play an economic re-acceleration.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
Chicago ranked third, thanks to famed buildings like the Willis Tower and John Hancock Center and its 375,000 Instagram posts.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
The scene began with John Hancock signing the declaration.
—Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 26 Jan. 2025
But Matt Miskin of John Hancock cautioned against that on our show yesterday, saying aside from being potential deal targets, small-caps are no longer the best way to play an economic re-acceleration.
—Kelly Evans, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for John Hancock
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Earlier this month, the company announced a new dress code policy for baristas, requiring them to stick to a solid black top to enhance the signature green apron.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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For the summer season, the brand also reimagined its signature designs with new materials, crafting styles like the Gucci Softbit, GG Marmont, and Bamboo 1947 bags in raffia, wicker or via crochet details.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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If colour is needed, Tom will apply much of it by hand, just like an artist.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The distance from your thumb to the opposite side of your hand measures roughly 10 degrees in the night sky.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“John Hancock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Hancock. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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