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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
But these companies primarily focus on patented drugs.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Early, hard fouls or the patented swarming of the paint that’s become the team’s staple set a Thunder-friendly baseline from the jump, since refs can’t send players to the line each possession.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Designed to tackle eight signs of aging from dark spots to fine lines, this blends the brand’s patented TET8 with tightening sugars and hyaluronic acid to treat skin overnight without feeling too heavy.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 June 2025
The secret is its patented floating stir wire, which keeps the popcorn from burning by cranking the handle.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
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John Liu, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
Early, hard fouls or the patented swarming of the paint that’s become the team’s staple set a Thunder-friendly baseline from the jump, since refs can’t send players to the line each possession.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 June 2025
Designed to tackle eight signs of aging from dark spots to fine lines, this blends the brand’s patented TET8 with tightening sugars and hyaluronic acid to treat skin overnight without feeling too heavy.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 June 2025
The secret is its patented floating stir wire, which keeps the popcorn from burning by cranking the handle.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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Treasured items like heirlooms and family mementos deserve a spotlight, so clearing clutter makes room to honor your personal history and pass down meaningful stories.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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That personal story drove Johnson’s decision to build a career working with assault survivors.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Tools And Frameworks Help Spot Potential Accurately Unlike performance, which is usually measured with data, potential can feel subjective.—
Melanie Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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There’s a risk of indecency, certainly, but the boundary is subjective, and Bayern smashing 10 past Auckland was merely them completing a full day’s work.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Bo's Bird Dogs are actually chicken tenders dressed up like a dog, giving it a unique Carolina twist.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 June 2025
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Who wouldn’t want content that’s relevant to their unique interests instead of a mess of irrelevant junk?—
Andrew Luttrell,
Time,
24 June 2025
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This was of national interest, not just private economic interest.—
Laura Poppick,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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The recent acquisition of 80% of its operating business by one of Europe’s oldest and most prestigious private equity firms, PAI Partners, values the brand at $3.6 billion.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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