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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
And, as the continuing storyline of van Rhijn/Brook Forte house footman Jack Trotter (Ben Ahlers) and his patented alarm clock that his new business partner Larry hopes to sell, illustrates, men have additional outlets for economic elevation.
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Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
In 1885, an English manufacturer called William Sykes patented a leather glove design for goalkeeping, known to be one of the first patented glove designs.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The network’s patented brand of slick procedurals fronted by square-jawed heroes – male and female – with a dollop of humor have proven to be a good fit with streaming audiences.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 May 2025
Its fast-yet-gentle drying power comes from Dyson’s patented Air Multiplier technology and intelligent heat control, which helps prevent damage while keeping noise to a minimum.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 July 2025
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Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
In 1885, an English manufacturer called William Sykes patented a leather glove design for goalkeeping, known to be one of the first patented glove designs.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 June 2025
The network’s patented brand of slick procedurals fronted by square-jawed heroes – male and female – with a dollop of humor have proven to be a good fit with streaming audiences.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 May 2025
Its fast-yet-gentle drying power comes from Dyson’s patented Air Multiplier technology and intelligent heat control, which helps prevent damage while keeping noise to a minimum.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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Humanity might devolve into individuals interacting with their personal set of AIs and not much else.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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The third level involves strengthening behavior, particularly in personal and professional contexts.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Organizational culture is subjective, and each employee has their own understanding of it.—
Dieneria Brown,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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This idea of good taste is a limiting framework and totally subjective.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The move, a standing, forward-imploding springboard cutter, is one of the most unique finishers in all of wrestling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The name is fairly unique, never having broken into the Top 1,000 baby names list in the U.S. Like other names on this list, Nalima has never appeared on the top 1,000 baby names list in the U.S.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Constructed from 1933 to 1934 to house Nashville's main post office, it was restored to its original splendor through a public/private partnership campaign led by Dr. Thomas F. Frist Jr. and his family.—
Jennifer Brett,
Nashville Tennessean,
17 Aug. 2025
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Mitchell Leff/Getty Images When receivers and quarterbacks took a trip out West before training camp for private workouts, Nabers was a part of the action.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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