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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
Its patented core technologies employ a unique approach to understanding content by analysing cinematographic patterns and simulating real human behavior.
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
Finally, the last stage is packaging and distribution; its patented technology protects materials from moisture contamination.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The Allure Best of Beauty Breakthrough winner stands out among its plentiful peers for its patented Air Multiplier technology, which uses a smaller, lighter motor to reduce hair drying time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Its patented Smartseal Allergen System effectively traps dust and dander, too.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
Finally, the last stage is packaging and distribution; its patented technology protects materials from moisture contamination.
—William Mullane, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
The Allure Best of Beauty Breakthrough winner stands out among its plentiful peers for its patented Air Multiplier technology, which uses a smaller, lighter motor to reduce hair drying time.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 24 Jan. 2025
Its patented Smartseal Allergen System effectively traps dust and dander, too.
—Melony Forcier, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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Warren and others have pointed out that Musk may well have a personal interest in defanging the C.F.P.B.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2025
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That said, if your personal style leans more feminine, this Anthropologie blouse is the way to go.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Gomez has been more vocal about the threat to journalism posed by the FCC’s aggressive stance on subjective questions of media bias.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Wooden boards are generally more expensive, though, so better is a little subjective.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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Each location has unique factors including weather patterns, traffic volume and geographic features that trainees must master before becoming certified.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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According to Netflix, its in-person experiential installations to date have reached 7.5 million people across 170 openings in 100 cities and 40 unique formats around the world.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
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People in certain regions of Minnesota, especially the southeast, have long been at a higher risk of nitrate contamination from their private wells.—
MinnPost,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The student loan interest deduction allows eligible taxpayers to deduct up to $2,500 in interest paid on federal or private student loans from their taxable income.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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