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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Many boast patented cooling technology in an all-foam construction and coils to promote airflow in a hybrid bed.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Braden emphasizes that not all lymphatic brushes are created equally, and her patented tool was engineered to work with facial tissue and the lymphatic vessel system to target inflammation.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
His 1966 patented design used transparent indium tin oxide conductors paired with fine copper wiring to sense touch.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The Extreme formula doubles down on everything — 300 milligrams of caffeine for serious energy, higher beta-alanine for maximum endurance support and two types of patented creatine for enhanced strength gains.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Braden emphasizes that not all lymphatic brushes are created equally, and her patented tool was engineered to work with facial tissue and the lymphatic vessel system to target inflammation.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
His 1966 patented design used transparent indium tin oxide conductors paired with fine copper wiring to sense touch.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026
The Extreme formula doubles down on everything — 300 milligrams of caffeine for serious energy, higher beta-alanine for maximum endurance support and two types of patented creatine for enhanced strength gains.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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