Synonyms of proprietary

proprietary

adjective

as in exclusive

belonging to only one person, unit, or group and not used by or available to others

The restaurant's proprietary recipe for barbecue sauce is only known to the head chef.

Related Words

• exclusive
• single
• sole
• personal
• unshared
• private

Dissimilar Words

• multiple
• public
• common
• joint
• cooperative
• mutual
• communal
• pooled
• shared
• conjoint
• united
• nonexclusive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proprietary

By enabling data integration via MCP using proprietary systems and insisting that all third parties be MCP-enabled, healthcare organizations can unlock the value of LLMs for a cross-functional set of employees. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Companies that offer proprietary AI models can restrict how people use them and modify safeguards as new risks emerge. — Peter Hall, Scientific American, 24 Sep. 2026

Meuleman was named global chief planning and intelligence officer and will use evidence, behavioral science and proprietary intelligence to shape how media investments are designed and measured. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Besides the brand’s proprietary Ceramide Skin Complex, which features encapsulated ceramides (that immediately burst and melt into your skin upon contact), glycerin and shea butter also help attract and lock in moisture. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026