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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 fragrance technology-maker was also introducing how the system can be used as a diffuser in cars.
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
According to a press release, the latest rendering of John will honor the decade of his rise to superstardom via a model that has the singer doing one of his patented keyboard handstands, with his legs in the air above his head and his hands firmly planted on the black and whites.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
Simon & Schuster In his patented style, Woodward takes us inside the room when Secretary Austin placed a high-stakes phone call to the Kremlin.
—David Martin, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Though highly concentrated, the retinol treatment is made with a patented Phytoshield complex, which floods the skin with antioxidants and protects it from harsh side effects such as drying or flaking.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Jennifer Weil, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
According to a press release, the latest rendering of John will honor the decade of his rise to superstardom via a model that has the singer doing one of his patented keyboard handstands, with his legs in the air above his head and his hands firmly planted on the black and whites.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2024
Simon & Schuster In his patented style, Woodward takes us inside the room when Secretary Austin placed a high-stakes phone call to the Kremlin.
—David Martin, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2024
Though highly concentrated, the retinol treatment is made with a patented Phytoshield complex, which floods the skin with antioxidants and protects it from harsh side effects such as drying or flaking.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
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One of my personal joys of visiting a mountain town is asking locals to tell me the latest and greatest tale of bear crime.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 2024
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While an overall heaviness weighs 1883 down, there’s a level of personal feeling here that compensates, as Sheridan concocts an American origin story filled with the intentional messiness and ambiguity that has always been his hallmark.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Comedian, by selling first for $120,000 in 2019 and now selling to crypto entrepreneurs Justin Sun, agrees with this subjective theory of value, highlighting the sometimes arbitrary nature of art pricing.Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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More subjective measures point to a Trump bump as well.Sarah Bedford, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Nov. 2024
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The region's unique chalky soils and cool climate provide ideal conditions for cultivating Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, the primary varieties used in Champagne production.Lela London, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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Even without a direct reference to an item of clothing or accessory, all of these luxury designer ranges use unique bottles, higher price points, and limited distribution in an attempt to attract both aspirational and long-time customers.Sophia Panych, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
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To photograph the intimate, in the private sphere, but also the presence of these couples in the public space (during lesbian demonstrations for example).Vogue, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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In 2020, the company was acquired by the private equity fund Permira from the Carlyle Europe buyout fund.Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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