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 truck prototype was powered by a 1060cc (65-cu-in) four-stroke with two vertical cylinders and Daimler’s patented hot-tube ignition.
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Ian Baker
august 24, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
Of course, this patented technology typically comes at a cost.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The majority of his production came on an 80-yard bomb to Collins on a patented moon ball to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Devin Singletary on the Giants’ opening possession.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
This chamber is a patented solution that draws cool air into the radiator rather than pulling hot air away from the system.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for patented
Ian Baker
august 24, New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2025
Of course, this patented technology typically comes at a cost.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
The majority of his production came on an 80-yard bomb to Collins on a patented moon ball to set up a 1-yard touchdown run by Devin Singletary on the Giants’ opening possession.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
This chamber is a patented solution that draws cool air into the radiator rather than pulling hot air away from the system.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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When enabled, the feature allows Google to collect your search and activity history and provide personalized search results and ads.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nutritional biomarkers, including the levels of Vitamin D and B12, meanwhile, can help inform personalized dietary guidance for a longer health span.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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HaiFry brings a taste of Osaka to Louisville Cranston explains that for Masabuchi — who owns both Dragon King’s Daughter locations and Germantown bar Kaiju — HaiFry is deeply personal.—
Lennie Omalza,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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She was ultimately charged with one class B misdemeanor for electronic communications harassment, and two more class B misdemeanors for electronic disclosure of personal identifying information.—
Ryan Coleman September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The inability, or decision not, to sell players who would have boosted the club’s spending power is a subjective call made by United’s key decision-makers that will never sit right with some supporters.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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The 49-year-old star has now decided to step behind the camera with her feature debut, Girl (Nühai), delivering a deeply subjective and occasionally jarring portrait of a teenager growing up in the 1980s.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their goal was to find an IP address — the unique identifier assigned to every cell phone and computer — that could reveal the source.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That part of my practice involves a mix of legal strategy, negotiation and creative problem-solving, which makes every case unique and keeps the work engaging.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In some states where there is no anonymity for individual winners, people can still claim prizes anonymously through private trusts.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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