as in personalized
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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Recent Examples of patented
The reason is due to the fact that Leila has yet to reconcile the traumatic drowning death of her older sister, Jess (Devin Cecchetto), which Evelyn picks up on in order to play her patented mind games.
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
The latest announcement of the 100% tariffs applies to brand-name or patented medications.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Is the group as tough-minded without Thibodeau’s patented verve?
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Trump said just last week that patented and branded drugs would face 100% levies unless companies build plants domestically.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2025
The latest announcement of the 100% tariffs applies to brand-name or patented medications.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2025
Is the group as tough-minded without Thibodeau’s patented verve?
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Trump said just last week that patented and branded drugs would face 100% levies unless companies build plants domestically.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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Plus, the split king size allows each sleeper to choose their own personalized settings.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Crunchyroll is giving the full streaming shine to reading manga with ad-free reading, two-page spreads, and personalized lists and recommendations.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The performance opened with Hoying singing live, adding a personal touch to the tribute.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That, of course, is subjective.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maybe the purposefully ambiguous coda was concocted to prove some sort of Rashomon-style truth-is-subjective point.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This allowed for more dynamic clashes, aided by compelling, unique animations.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
14 Oct. 2025
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Yet, the launch of its second Milk Bar collaboration comes at a unique time as the gourmand category is predicted to top holiday sales inside major retailers this year amid burgeoning interest.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some private business owners are still trying to process the change in Florida’s gun law.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The wildfire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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