as in personalized
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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Recent Examples of patented
Alubri has exclusive rights to the technology in vaginal care, and will soon introduce a vaginal cleanser, which also harnesses the patented system.
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
His mix of patience and power, plus his patented jump cut, is driving one of the best stretches of his career.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Sennecke gave a hard forehand fake that opened an easy backhand goal, and McTavish’s patented hesitation move opened up a backhander of his own.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
The company’s patented air and water filtration system tackles common airborne contaminants, bacteria, and toxins, ensuring water is safe to drink with replaceable filter cartridges for convenient maintenance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 22 Jan. 2026
His mix of patience and power, plus his patented jump cut, is driving one of the best stretches of his career.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Sennecke gave a hard forehand fake that opened an easy backhand goal, and McTavish’s patented hesitation move opened up a backhander of his own.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 17 Jan. 2026
The company’s patented air and water filtration system tackles common airborne contaminants, bacteria, and toxins, ensuring water is safe to drink with replaceable filter cartridges for convenient maintenance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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Coinbase launched Advisor, an AI tool that builds personalized portfolios based on risk tolerance and summarizes news into actionable recommendations.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Proceeds from the event directly support Komen San Diego’s Patient Care Center, which provides free, personalized navigation and critical resources to patients and families throughout every step of their breast cancer journey.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Investigators also found that Cowles linked his company card to his personal PayPal account and transferred funds to third parties.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Use moodier colors and personal details to create a cozy, lived-in feel.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Are they based on clear, standardized outputs, or are they influenced by proximity bias or subjective cultural fit?—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Loneliness is a subjective feeling; isolation is being separated from one another, lacking social contact.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But Denver will face a unique challenge on the other side of the ball.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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Then, Sky went for the double knees in the corner, Morgan avoided, and hit Perez with a unique spinning crucifix bomb pin that nearly won Judgment Day the match.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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In other words, these books about distinctly private and often erotic events have recently gained a more political and combative edge.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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The 25-year-old charity has run largely on money raised through private donations and popular fundraisers.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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