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.
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Recent Examples of proprietary
Also, unlike the Colts' video, the Chargers' video appears to be actual recorded gameplay of Minecraft, while Indianapolis used proprietary animation.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Its star ingredient is Maxi-Lip, a proprietary plumping blend that’s been shown to increase lip volume by 40%.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 13 May 2025
This product utilizes Milani’s proprietary Digital Bluelight Filter to blur away skin imperfections.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
China also developed proprietary technologies to improve efficiency and productivity, including cutting-edge end-use products such as batteries, turbines, and weapons.
—Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
Its star ingredient is Maxi-Lip, a proprietary plumping blend that’s been shown to increase lip volume by 40%.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 13 May 2025
This product utilizes Milani’s proprietary Digital Bluelight Filter to blur away skin imperfections.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 May 2025
China also developed proprietary technologies to improve efficiency and productivity, including cutting-edge end-use products such as batteries, turbines, and weapons.
—Heidi Crebo-Rediker, Foreign Affairs, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for proprietary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for proprietary
exclusive
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With exclusive access to the Michelin Guide, the series will journey from Los Angeles to London on the trail of a team of inspectors who use false identities and phone numbers to dine anonymously and award stars.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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Even in safer or better-known destinations, certain experiences are only available through the cruise line due to exclusive access or limited capacity.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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“Proprietary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/proprietary. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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