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
Orton hit his patented draping DDT on Priest and went for it on Williams, but Zayn stopped him and hit a blue thunderbomb.
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Plus, Neutrogena’s patented micro-peptide technology, which allows the peptides to penetrate more easily into the skin and better, boosts collagen and elastin production.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
What's captivating enough about Freescape's van that show goer after show goer can't help but to stop and stare, at least momentarily, is the unique pop-up roof system, a patented design that's being called the first of its kind.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
On their first power play of the game, Mats Zuccarello made one of his patented cross-ice passes to Kaprizov for a wide-angle shot that slipped past the Red Wings goalie.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
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Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Plus, Neutrogena’s patented micro-peptide technology, which allows the peptides to penetrate more easily into the skin and better, boosts collagen and elastin production.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 24 Jan. 2026
What's captivating enough about Freescape's van that show goer after show goer can't help but to stop and stare, at least momentarily, is the unique pop-up roof system, a patented design that's being called the first of its kind.
—New Atlas, 24 Jan. 2026
On their first power play of the game, Mats Zuccarello made one of his patented cross-ice passes to Kaprizov for a wide-angle shot that slipped past the Red Wings goalie.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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Additionally, the new features show how Google is trying to make its Chrome browser more personalized for users.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Drivers with personalized blackout license plates are also required to pay a $15 annual renewal fee.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
28 Jan. 2026
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In New York, the publication dogged former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s progressive policies and his personal life, covering everything from his gym visits to his divorce in cringe-inducing detail.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Using a data removal service can help limit exposed personal details across data broker sites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the study subjects didn’t report feeling significantly more rested the next morning — a reminder that changes seen on sleep trackers don’t always translate into noticeable improvements in subjective experiences.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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These are subjective, but not biased.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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And beyond price, simply finding something unique keeps shoppers coming back.—
Mari Sato The Dallas Morning News,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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Another lawsuit brought by detainees in federal court in Fort Myers argued that immigration was a federal issue, and Florida agencies and private contractors hired by the state had no authority to operate the facility under federal law.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Indiana is preparing to work with private industry to determine the feasibility of retrieving rare earth elements from its legacy coal byproducts.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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