patented

adjective

ˈpa-tᵊn-təd How to pronounce patented (audio)
Definition of patentednext
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 Notably, its rival Ionis alleged last year that Arrowhead copied its patented mRNA technology to develop Redemplo, FiercePharma notes. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 23 July 2026 The president imposed a 100% levy on patented pharmaceutical products and ingredients under Section 232 on April 2, while exempting generic drugs, biosimilars, and related ingredients. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 July 2026 Stantt, which was founded by Kirk Keel and Matt Hornbuckle in 2015, uses a patented DataFit proprietary body sizing system to help customers achieve a near-custom fit in dress shirts, trousers and tailored clothing. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Sicking has designed and patented groundbreaking safety technologies for football (helmets), equestrian sports (helmets), and hockey (boards). — Charles Bethea, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for patented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
  1. personalized
  2. personal
  3. subjective
  4. unique
  5. private
Adjective
  • Callimacus uses an orchestra of AI agents to understand each visitor’s intent and compose a personalized experience in real time, integrating traditional digital and e-commerce systems.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Then comes the Grand Bal, a personalized menu that targets the hair, face, hands, and feet for the ultimate pre-event prep.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026
Definition of personalized
Adjective
  • The article emphasizes that leaders must prioritize organizational interventions, such as de-emphasizing long hours and offering clinical sleep support like CBT-I, rather than just personal solutions.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Engle then diverted the money to personal purchases, including a yacht, vehicles, jewelry, and other luxury items, authorities said.
    — Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of personal
Adjective
  • These steps reduce subjective bias and improve the quality of talent decisions across an organization.
    — Sherry Martin, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Instead of relying on subjective signals—who stayed late or who was most visible in the office—leaders have to articulate exactly where someone is (or isn’t) meeting expectations.
    — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026
Definition of subjective
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  • Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Because there’s a certain level of difficulty involved in taking a song fans know well, and expect to hear a particular way, and successfully putting a unique spin upon it.
    — Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • For context, the median private SaaS company generates about $141,000 of revenue per employee, while the leading AI-native companies are running at twenty times that or more.
    — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Greece’s firefighting department said Sunday the fire apparently began from sparks emitted by a faulty power line transporting electricity from a private wind generator facility to the main electricity network.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of private

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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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