patented
adjective
pat·ent·ed
ˈpa-tᵊn-təd 
British also ˈpā-
: originated by or peculiar to one person or group : individualized
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Examples of patented in a Sentence
the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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Its patented technology smooths frizz, softens hair, and repairs signs of damage, according to the brand.
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Boston Metal’s patented molten oxide electrolysis (MOE) solution takes the coal out of steelmaking, replacing the most carbon-intensive manufacturing steps (e.g., coking) with a process that produces molten ore with renewable electricity and generates no CO2 emissions.
—Joe Mullich, TIME, 30 May 2024
That’s when the Strangers crawl out of the woodwork to play their patented cat-and-mouse game.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
That company, in turn, had sold just three pairs of glasses featuring the patented technology.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
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Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
Boston Metal’s patented molten oxide electrolysis (MOE) solution takes the coal out of steelmaking, replacing the most carbon-intensive manufacturing steps (e.g., coking) with a process that produces molten ore with renewable electricity and generates no CO2 emissions.
—Joe Mullich, TIME, 30 May 2024
That’s when the Strangers crawl out of the woodwork to play their patented cat-and-mouse game.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 May 2024
That company, in turn, had sold just three pairs of glasses featuring the patented technology.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 May 2024
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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