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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The partnership would grant Variloom’s 3D printing ambitions an edge in the textile space, not to mention a softness that can only come from Wool Source’s patented technology.
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Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Then, last week at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Cargill pinned Ripley clean after hitting her with the patented Jaded finisher.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
After Jocytė’s basket, Clark tried to go back at her with one of her patented 35-foot stepback 3-pointers.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
His patented hive, now known as the Langstroth hive, allowed beekeepers to inspect colonies, monitor health, and harvest honey with unprecedented ease.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
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Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Then, last week at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Cargill pinned Ripley clean after hitting her with the patented Jaded finisher.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
After Jocytė’s basket, Clark tried to go back at her with one of her patented 35-foot stepback 3-pointers.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
His patented hive, now known as the Langstroth hive, allowed beekeepers to inspect colonies, monitor health, and harvest honey with unprecedented ease.
—Literary Hub, 27 May 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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