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 The brand is one of the bestselling haircare brands on the market for its advanced, patented technology that helps rebuild the bonds broken by the likes of chemical, thermal, and environmental damage. — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026 Lagree is a patented exercise method designed to strengthen, tighten and tone muscles efficiently, according to the Lagree website. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 The patented system includes a rotary power source (typically an internal combustion engine), a generator-motor, a differential connected to the drive wheels, and multiple shafts and clutches that control how power flows through the vehicle. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 28 June 2026 The Light Straight + Multi-styler uses patented near-infrared light to reshape hair’s internal hydrogen bonds at under 320 degrees Fahrenheit, staying below the 400-degree threshold at which keratin begins to denature. — Allison Palmer updated June 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for patented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
  1. personalized
  2. personal
  3. subjective
  4. unique
  5. private
Adjective
  • Face Reality now has more than 10,000 experts in the market helping clients with personalized care.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Shannon points to European football coach José Mourinho, who partnered with Snickers on an interactive campaign in which his AI avatar gives advice to fans in personalized videos.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026
Definition of personalized
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  • Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • This podcast got me a boyfriend ever since Travis decided to use it as his personal dating app about two years ago.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of personal
Adjective
  • In soccer, the line between a yellow and a red card can be subjective, depending on the referee working the game that day and his or her interpretation of the play.
    — Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 3 July 2026
  • The Dolphins assuredly would rank in the bottom third of the league in the subjective category of talent.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of subjective
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  • Explore unique crafts, goods and gifts from over 15 local vendors.
    — Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 1 July 2026
  • And cadets were on the hunt for unique pieces to add to their collections.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • Gabriella paid off most of his entourage to leave him and the band alone and is now basically his own private Joe Jackson, pressuring him to record nonstop.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • The Castro family has been linked, through GAESA chiefly, to a lucrative world of hotels, banks, retail monopolies, foreign-currency businesses, foreign private compounds and offshore accounts.
    — Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of private

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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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