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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 patented lightweight frame folds flat for easy storage.
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Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Somehow Meyers-Shyer pulls off this unlikely development without tipping the balance of the rest of the film, and both Keaton’s patented deadpan expressions and Urie’s frantic embarrassment play beautifully off each other.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer This Dyson hair dryer uses patented technology to speedily dry your hair without exposing it to extreme concentrated heat.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
That’s because the originator of the patented technology behind the AirLight Pro is a company called Zuvi, which launched its infrared hair dryer back in 2022.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
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Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Somehow Meyers-Shyer pulls off this unlikely development without tipping the balance of the rest of the film, and both Keaton’s patented deadpan expressions and Urie’s frantic embarrassment play beautifully off each other.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer This Dyson hair dryer uses patented technology to speedily dry your hair without exposing it to extreme concentrated heat.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
That’s because the originator of the patented technology behind the AirLight Pro is a company called Zuvi, which launched its infrared hair dryer back in 2022.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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For instance, the top-of-page bid on Google Ads for the keyword ‘personal injury law firm’ ranges from $600 to $1000.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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Hold quarterly personal development planning sessions with your EA to set personal goals in areas like fitness, education or networking.Kenzie Biggins, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Art is subjective and — apparently — sometimes edible.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Dec. 2024
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There is a subjective nature to collaboration that should be unpacked via qualitative research, and this has a place alongside the quantitative network analysis.Lindsay Kohler, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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This Week Between January and June of 2024, there was a 31% increase in the number of unique promo codes issued by retailers.Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some bigleaf hydrangeas produce a unique flat flower type called a lace-cap, characterized by a cluster of small buds surrounded by a frill of flowers.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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African American freshmen enrollment has notably decreased by 16.9% at highly selective public and private nonprofit four-year schools.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Humphreys family sold a 25% stake in the business to the Carlyle Group, a $447 billion (assets under management) private equity firm, for an undisclosed sum in 2019.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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