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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Orton hit his patented draping DDT on Priest and went for it on Williams, but Zayn stopped him and hit a blue thunderbomb.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Plus, Neutrogena’s patented micro-peptide technology, which allows the peptides to penetrate more easily into the skin and better, boosts collagen and elastin production.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
Freescape did not expend all its creativity designing the patented inflatable roof, saving plenty for the flexible lower floor plan.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
On their first power play of the game, Mats Zuccarello made one of his patented cross-ice passes to Kaprizov for a wide-angle shot that slipped past the Red Wings goalie.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Plus, Neutrogena’s patented micro-peptide technology, which allows the peptides to penetrate more easily into the skin and better, boosts collagen and elastin production.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
Freescape did not expend all its creativity designing the patented inflatable roof, saving plenty for the flexible lower floor plan.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
On their first power play of the game, Mats Zuccarello made one of his patented cross-ice passes to Kaprizov for a wide-angle shot that slipped past the Red Wings goalie.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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