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 fermentation control system enables higher yield, more stable quality and lower cost.
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Making the most of retinol’s benefits are soothing cypress leaf, a skin barrier-supporting growth factor, and a patented Lacto-Exosome, which targets elasticity.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
The patented design is more than 100 years old and is still going strong.
—Christopher Murray
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Floating solar breakthrough The firm’s patented Skipp-Float system introduces a vertical east-west orientation for the solar panels.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Making the most of retinol’s benefits are soothing cypress leaf, a skin barrier-supporting growth factor, and a patented Lacto-Exosome, which targets elasticity.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
The patented design is more than 100 years old and is still going strong.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Floating solar breakthrough The firm’s patented Skipp-Float system introduces a vertical east-west orientation for the solar panels.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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