patented
adjective
pat·ent·ed
ˈpa-tᵊn-təd 
British also ˈpā-
: originated by or peculiar to one person or group : individualized
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
And—perhaps most true to form—no patented Jennifer Lopez outfit is complete without a pair of chunky earrings and oversized sunglasses.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
After one 3, Curry displayed his patented shimmy while jogging back on defense.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
Separately, Apple has accused Massimo of stealing patented features from Apple for its smartwatch.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2023
To start the night off on the right note, Sandra leads everyone, including the audience, in her patented Calming Mantra™.
—EW.com, 9 Nov. 2023
Both feature Bridgestone’s patented Multicell technology—on a microscopic level, the compound boasts thousands of tiny spongy bubbles that spread and diffuse away the slippery layer of water on ice.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Masimo accused Apple of poaching its staff to steal its patented technology.
—TIME, 8 Feb. 2024
We're also impressed by the manufacturer’s patented K-Zone technology, which functions like kinesiology taping without the tape.
—Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
Patients who need to take patented brand-name drugs may have a harder time finding a cheaper alternative.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
After one 3, Curry displayed his patented shimmy while jogging back on defense.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
Separately, Apple has accused Massimo of stealing patented features from Apple for its smartwatch.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2023
To start the night off on the right note, Sandra leads everyone, including the audience, in her patented Calming Mantra™.
—EW.com, 9 Nov. 2023
Both feature Bridgestone’s patented Multicell technology—on a microscopic level, the compound boasts thousands of tiny spongy bubbles that spread and diffuse away the slippery layer of water on ice.
—Michael Harley, Forbes, 14 Feb. 2024
Masimo accused Apple of poaching its staff to steal its patented technology.
—TIME, 8 Feb. 2024
We're also impressed by the manufacturer’s patented K-Zone technology, which functions like kinesiology taping without the tape.
—Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
Patients who need to take patented brand-name drugs may have a harder time finding a cheaper alternative.
—Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2024
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/patented. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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