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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
Light as air thanks to the brand’s patented AirEssentials fabric, this half-zip pullover combines breathable fabric with a sporty, refined look.
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Neha Tandon, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Initial funding for the patented blend came from NASA Mars Mission research.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
This potent formula features patented resorcinol technology, glycolic acid, and tranexamic acid to effectively fade discoloration and brighten your complexion.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
This patented system involves a very complex manufacturing process but the payoff in terms of precision is huge.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Neha Tandon, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Initial funding for the patented blend came from NASA Mars Mission research.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
This potent formula features patented resorcinol technology, glycolic acid, and tranexamic acid to effectively fade discoloration and brighten your complexion.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Dec. 2024
This patented system involves a very complex manufacturing process but the payoff in terms of precision is huge.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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In the coming weeks, their search will intensify and, ideally, become more personal.Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2025
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The rationale for the legislation is that Congress doesn’t want despots in North Korea or Russia or Iran or China to have reams of private and personal information on half of the country.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Wang plans to continue following these populations in order to determine if the subjective assessments of memory issues lead to more dementia findings on standardized testing over time.Alice Park, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
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But the calculation of a surplus or a deficit in California is often subjective and this year is no different.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Sacramento Bee 916-326-5502 Andrew Sheeler covers California’s unique political climate for The Sacramento Bee.Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025
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With a lineup of unique and groundbreaking artists, the label is all about supporting genuine artistry and pushing the boundaries of various genres.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 7 Jan. 2025
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One daddy gone, another come—Hoover makes a fable about the private and cyclical dangers of a certain kind of New England family.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 13 Jan. 2025
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These fleeting possible exceptions aside, Underwood has kept her views on politics and virtually all hot-button issues private.Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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