patented
adjective
pat·ent·ed
ˈpa-tᵊn-təd 
British also ˈpā-
: originated by or peculiar to one person or group : individualized
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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Smith launched their original Slider sunglasses in 1995, leaning into the nineties silhouette and beefing it up with the first patented dual-lens interchangeable system.
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Lily Ritter, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Squalene, hyaluronic acid, antioxidant fruit oils, and the brand’s patented Maxi-Lip Peptide keep my lips feeling smooth and nourished all winter long.
—Akili King, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
It’s made with Ohoskin, the Italian company’s flagship fiber and the first patented material made from orange and cactus by-products.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Skinny labels allow drugmakers to bring generic versions of a brand-name drug to market sooner by putting instructions on the label that the generic can’t be utilized for its patented function.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
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Lily Ritter, Outside, 14 Jan. 2026
Squalene, hyaluronic acid, antioxidant fruit oils, and the brand’s patented Maxi-Lip Peptide keep my lips feeling smooth and nourished all winter long.
—Akili King, Essence, 13 Jan. 2026
It’s made with Ohoskin, the Italian company’s flagship fiber and the first patented material made from orange and cactus by-products.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
Skinny labels allow drugmakers to bring generic versions of a brand-name drug to market sooner by putting instructions on the label that the generic can’t be utilized for its patented function.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patented
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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