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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Others want to create a personalized information panel that combines weather, reminders, to-do lists, and even news.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Through this approach, ACE is steadily becoming a recognizable name in the world of private aviation while maintaining its dedication to personalized service and long-term relationships.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 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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Success in combat is less subjective than success in many other activities and therefore leaves less room for favoritism, rent seeking, and old-fashioned sandbagging.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Of course, there is no definitive answer to the question of which royal princess has more aura, which is itself a highly subjective concept.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 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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The house sits on the edge of the Baka neighborhood, known for its leafy streets, upscale residences and lush, private gardens.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The development will include private parking for residents of the building along with 94 public parking spaces.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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