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
The key is the patented A30 complex, which uses antioxidants to target UV damage, pigmentation, dehydration, and irritation.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
The Habiton bathroom, which Bürstner identifies as a patented feature, is designed to allow the short-wheelbase 593-cm-long (233-in) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to provide the full feature set and livability of a longer model.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
The in-house caliber 113, a hand-wound movement with a 10-day power reserve, also drives a patented nonlinear power reserve indicator that appears to slow down as the time to wind approaches.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
The Habiton bathroom, which Bürstner identifies as a patented feature, is designed to allow the short-wheelbase 593-cm-long (233-in) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to provide the full feature set and livability of a longer model.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
The in-house caliber 113, a hand-wound movement with a 10-day power reserve, also drives a patented nonlinear power reserve indicator that appears to slow down as the time to wind approaches.
—Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern.
—Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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Appearing on many occasions in layered mixed jewelry, long locs accessorized with cowrie shells, or a shapely afro in her earlier life, Shakur represented an eclectic, personalized form of Afrocentric style.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the fee for a new plate and the additional fee for one of the specialty plates, there is a $30 fee to request a new personalized plate or a $15 fee to renew a personalized plate.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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More than any other change, this one act cemented Twitter’s new identity as a right-wing media platform that acted as an extension of Musk’s own political beliefs, paranoid suspicions, midnight musings and personal interests.—
Jacob Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Every budgeting article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Field sobriety tests are subjective and may not accurately measure sobriety, The Sacramento Bee previously reported.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Like bedsheets, bath towels are incredibly subjective.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
24 Sep. 2025
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Beer, after all, adds a unique, savory depth, though most of the alcohol cooks of during the hours of simmering.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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However, the new version also incorporates the company’s lauded HD-2D visual art style, that combines retro pixel art with modern 3D environments, creating a unique diorama look.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Of those, four are standalone structures on the water and share a private dock with individual slips for boats 31-feet long.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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All applicants must be over 18 and able to attend an in-person intensive from May 27th to June 1st, 2026, at a private resort in Lake Arrowhead, California.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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