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 Geneva Watch Days saw the introduction of the TH-Carbonspring, a patented proprietary carbon hairsprings innovation a decade in the making by the Tag Heuer Lab in-house research and development hub.
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Nearly three decades later, Neuticles, his patented silicone dog testicles, have been implanted in more than 500,000 animals.
—Jane Stern, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Denim Halo utilizes Dirsol RD, a new viscosity-modifying and patented pretreatment that enables superficial dyeing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
That was showcased with his patented confidence after the fight.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Nearly three decades later, Neuticles, his patented silicone dog testicles, have been implanted in more than 500,000 animals.
—Jane Stern, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Denim Halo utilizes Dirsol RD, a new viscosity-modifying and patented pretreatment that enables superficial dyeing.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
That was showcased with his patented confidence after the fight.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2025.
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