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
Gamechanger’s patented technology, known as Logged Reality, utilizes an everyday laptop on set to systematically log all events during filming.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Many boast patented cooling technology in an all-foam construction and coils to promote airflow in a hybrid bed.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
These formulas contain premium quality ingredients as well as the brand’s patented technology.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
Equipped with these new capabilities, AI Agents can now communicate with other AI Agents using their patented technology to establish end‑to‑end encrypted, peer‑to‑peer messaging—ensuring every instruction and data exchange remains confidential and tamper‑proof.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Many boast patented cooling technology in an all-foam construction and coils to promote airflow in a hybrid bed.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2025
These formulas contain premium quality ingredients as well as the brand’s patented technology.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2025
Equipped with these new capabilities, AI Agents can now communicate with other AI Agents using their patented technology to establish end‑to‑end encrypted, peer‑to‑peer messaging—ensuring every instruction and data exchange remains confidential and tamper‑proof.
—Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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Also, having everything taken away in my own personal life.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2025
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With traces of Bergman but also Chekhov and Ibsen, the film explores the volatile power of art and the cost of making highly personal work.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Taste is subjective, and USA TODAY Books has plenty of genres to recommend.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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But in real life—especially in business—the players change, the rules mutate, and the payoffs are subjective.—
Jason Snyder,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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This is not unique to Arizona, Famiglietti said, with similar signs of disappearing groundwater happening in the agriculture-heavy Central Valley in California.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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But that physical training couldn’t prepare him for the unique psychological experience of reaching the top of the world--and then returning safely.—
Mark Joyella,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The center, which does not receive government funding, relies solely on private donations to keep their programs and facility up and running.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The museums are typically built in the presidents’ home states with private donations and endowments.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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