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
Making use of a patented new mechanism, the Day-Date was the world’s first automatic chronometer featuring both the day of the week spelled out in full as well as the date on the dial.
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
For most of the night, the Jayhawks were flawless in forcing Houston’s guards into hard shots and keeping star freshman Kingston Flemings from getting into the paint or hitting his patented pull-up jumper.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Many boast patented cooling technology in an all-foam construction and coils to promote airflow in a hybrid bed.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Braden emphasizes that not all lymphatic brushes are created equally, and her patented tool was engineered to work with facial tissue and the lymphatic vessel system to target inflammation.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
For most of the night, the Jayhawks were flawless in forcing Houston’s guards into hard shots and keeping star freshman Kingston Flemings from getting into the paint or hitting his patented pull-up jumper.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Many boast patented cooling technology in an all-foam construction and coils to promote airflow in a hybrid bed.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2026
Braden emphasizes that not all lymphatic brushes are created equally, and her patented tool was engineered to work with facial tissue and the lymphatic vessel system to target inflammation.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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The venue features a central salon, four bars, multiple lounges, a cigar room with personalized humidors, private gaming salons, a boardroom, and a penthouse level overlooking the golf course.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Mar. 2026
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Proceeds from the event directly support Komen San Diego’s Patient Care Center, which provides free, personalized navigation and critical resources to patients and families throughout every step of their breast cancer journey.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The caveat is that the most prominent critic is ourselves, which is why being gentle and empathetic to our personal causes and those of others is essential.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2026
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Trying to do what your phone can’t Ziad Asghar, who leads Qualcomm’s wearables and personal AI devices division, said Qualcomm saw the need for a new chip after companies approached them with new gadget concepts.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Without structured evaluation frameworks or proper training, interviews can quickly drift toward subjective—and potentially biased—judgements.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Our city leaders must ensure that development remains impartial and grounded in the law, rather than being determined by subjective interpretations behind closed doors.—
Naperville Sun,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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The small, walkable village of Tubac is the ideal destination for a day trip or weekend getaway, one with dozens of unique galleries that embrace a sense of place in the Sonoran Desert.—
Molly Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the star’s praise, the everyday pick boasts a versatile design and unique asymmetrical silhouette that’ll earn compliments galore.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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The private credit specialist will instead switch to periodic payouts funded by asset sales, earnings and other strategic deals.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa is designed to attract private investment in clean energy across the continent.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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