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
Congress is considering 3 bipartisan pro-patent bills that would: (1) limit abusive post-grant patent challenges, (2) clarify what is patentable, and (3) restore the presumption that a patent holder can enjoin (block) infringers from wrongfully using its patented technology.
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Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Powered by the brand’s patented Bond Building Technology, this formula rebuilds disulfide bonds to strengthen the curl pattern and reduce breakage over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Its patented Flexguard technology allows each bristle to move independently, adapting to the shape of your scalp and reducing tension on each strand.
—Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 20 June 2025
While the pricier joggers use a patented spandex, reviewers say the feel is virtually the same—many can’t even tell the difference, or even go so far as to say the Amazon version is better.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
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Alden Abbott, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Powered by the brand’s patented Bond Building Technology, this formula rebuilds disulfide bonds to strengthen the curl pattern and reduce breakage over time.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Its patented Flexguard technology allows each bristle to move independently, adapting to the shape of your scalp and reducing tension on each strand.
—Daisy Maldonado, Glamour, 20 June 2025
While the pricier joggers use a patented spandex, reviewers say the feel is virtually the same—many can’t even tell the difference, or even go so far as to say the Amazon version is better.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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This large travel backpack is ideal for short weekend or overnight trips, or it can be used as a personal item on a flight.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
11 July 2025
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The chatbot’s search for Musk’s personal views on the topic likely falls into the same category.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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However, a driver is not legally obligated to submit to a field sobriety test, pre-arrest test or cheek swab at a DUI checkpoint, according to the Law Offices of Grech and Parker in Riverside. Field sobriety tests are subjective and may not accurately measure sobriety, according to Bee archives.—
Sarah Linn
July 11,
Sacbee.com,
11 July 2025
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To celebrate that landmark album turning 50, here’s one longtime Fleetwood Mac fan’s unabashedly subjective countdown of their best songs, from the massive pop hits that defined their most successful lineup to assorted album cuts and highlights of their earliest recordings. 40.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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But this cultural expectation is not unique to India.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
6 July 2025
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While all the locations will have signature LPM dishes, each of the new openings will be unique.—
Rachel Dube,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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The private peninsula juts out into Flathead Lake, the largest body of fresh water west of the Mississippi River.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
12 July 2025
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But Bondi and Bongino had a contentious exchange the following day at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private conversation.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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