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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Examples of patented in a Sentence
the radio commentator went into one of his patented tirades after an astute caller questioned his knowledge of the facts
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About 30 minutes into the interview, Denzel Washington looked at moderator Chaz Ebert and flashed his patented, wide grin.
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
As for Roberts, the chief responded to Windsor’s prompts by giving his patented mini-lecture about how justices are just lawyers who shouldn’t take moral right and wrong into account.
—Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 15 June 2024
More generally, many of the provisions in recent U.S. trade deals should affect competition and prices only toward the end of patented drugs’ patent terms.
—Amy Kapczynski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2016
Its patented technology smooths frizz, softens hair, and repairs signs of damage, according to the brand.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
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C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
As for Roberts, the chief responded to Windsor’s prompts by giving his patented mini-lecture about how justices are just lawyers who shouldn’t take moral right and wrong into account.
—Noah Feldman, The Mercury News, 15 June 2024
More generally, many of the provisions in recent U.S. trade deals should affect competition and prices only toward the end of patented drugs’ patent terms.
—Amy Kapczynski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Oct. 2016
Its patented technology smooths frizz, softens hair, and repairs signs of damage, according to the brand.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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