Synonyms of proprietary

proprietary

adjective

as in exclusive

belonging to only one person, unit, or group and not used by or available to others

The restaurant's proprietary recipe for barbecue sauce is only known to the head chef.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclusive
• single
• sole
• personal
• unshared
• private

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• multiple
• public
• common
• joint
• cooperative
• mutual
• communal
• pooled
• shared
• conjoint
• united
• nonexclusive

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proprietary

Watch on Deadline The organization will use its proprietary digital infrastructure to coordinate efforts and ensure that resources reach those in need as quickly and efficiently as possible. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2025

The brand's proprietary peptide adds an extra layer of protection, helping to reduce protein loss and maintain strength. —Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025

Taco Bell Crispy Five-Cheese Roach Cantina Made in partnership with Taco Bell, the Crispy Five-Cheese Roach Cantina is slathered in a hot-and-sweet queso-rancho dip mixed with our proprietary roach glue. —Charlie Dektar, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025

Transportation has many buzzwords, acronyms, and proprietary terms like any industry. —William Roberson, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024