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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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 company’s patented technology can make anodes with 45-95 percent by weight of silicon.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
This feels like a game that will come down to Bryce Young’s patented crunch-time heroics.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Dec. 2025
Made of soft polyurethane and hand-finished with a patented material named Guflac, this subtle yet surreal piece was modeled in a shape guided by the theme of irregular, spontaneous movement.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
The hunt for the perfect fabric eventually led to the brand’s signature patented microfiber sourced from an Italian mill.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 16 Dec. 2025
This feels like a game that will come down to Bryce Young’s patented crunch-time heroics.
—Charlotte Observer, 14 Dec. 2025
Made of soft polyurethane and hand-finished with a patented material named Guflac, this subtle yet surreal piece was modeled in a shape guided by the theme of irregular, spontaneous movement.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
The hunt for the perfect fabric eventually led to the brand’s signature patented microfiber sourced from an Italian mill.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
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 19 Dec. 2025.
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