patented
adjective
pat·ent·ed
ˈpa-tᵊn-təd 
British also ˈpā-
: originated by or peculiar to one person or group : individualized
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the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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The patented back opening allows easy wear for all different hair types and styles.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Through two patented innovations.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
After this, a newly discovered, patented bacterial strain was introduced.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The Timberwolves locked up Denver’s patented two-man game.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Through two patented innovations.
—New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
After this, a newly discovered, patented bacterial strain was introduced.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The Timberwolves locked up Denver’s patented two-man game.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for patented
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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