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
Adjective
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Beyond gimmicky early adoptions, brands are harnessing AI to make the best products and treatments more personalized—and to even operate actual beauty robots (coming soon to a store near you).—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
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An update to the voice assistant is crucial to delivering personalized data to the device.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Focus on business and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her pieces exhibit a strong understanding of composition, color, and form, while also expressing original ideas and a clear personal style.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fairness is subjective and debatable.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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But this grade is subjective, and is reliant on the first successful climber to set the rating.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Infrared observations are especially useful for studying molecules hidden inside dusty environments, since different substances absorb light at specific wavelengths that act like unique fingerprints.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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That might mean raising your prices to reflect the worth of your unique skills!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Guests will have access to 150 feet of private shoreline (including a private dock complete with a pier, ramp, and float) as well as plenty of paths for afternoon strolls.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Every home includes a private backyard, smart technology and energy-efficient systems.—
Sandra Barrera,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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