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
Trump's tariff announcement specified brand-name or patented drugs, which could mean the generics are exempted from this round of tariffs.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Rather than merely sealing tools against water intrusion, Nemo’s patented system actively pressurizes the tool’s internal chamber with air to match or exceed surrounding water pressure.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
This adjustable organizer uses a patented squeeze-to-lock design to securely stack mugs, glasses or stemless wine cups.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Released at Watches and Wonders in March, the revolutionary new model showcases some 18 patented innovations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Rather than merely sealing tools against water intrusion, Nemo’s patented system actively pressurizes the tool’s internal chamber with air to match or exceed surrounding water pressure.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
This adjustable organizer uses a patented squeeze-to-lock design to securely stack mugs, glasses or stemless wine cups.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Released at Watches and Wonders in March, the revolutionary new model showcases some 18 patented innovations.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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Plus, the split king size allows each sleeper to choose their own personalized settings.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
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Crunchyroll is giving the full streaming shine to reading manga with ad-free reading, two-page spreads, and personalized lists and recommendations.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 Oct. 2025
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Shop Apple AirTags, personal safety alarms, anti-theft bags, and more essentials while they’re marked down up to 56 percent off.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That, of course, is subjective.—
Theoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Oct. 2025
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Maybe the purposefully ambiguous coda was concocted to prove some sort of Rashomon-style truth-is-subjective point.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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These unique skills are essential for the one requirement that the commission must do — pass a balanced budget.—
Miami Herald Staff,
Miami Herald,
8 Oct. 2025
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Participants will learn the differences between dabbling and diving ducks, their unique characteristics and how to use eBird to find local waterfowl viewing hot spots.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Some private business owners are still trying to process the change in Florida’s gun law.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
11 Oct. 2025
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The wildfire has been burning on private land.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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