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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 shoe cooling system can help diabetes patients maintain proper foot care.
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
For performance, the RS6 Avant can reach 60 in just over three seconds, thanks to its 591 horsepower engine that sends power through an eight-speed automatic to all four wheels with Audi’s patented Quattro system.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Through its patented fabric technology and innovative post-weave colorization, Lab Denim is able to preserve the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
In September, the Rams needed a patented Matthew Stafford fourth-quarter comeback and a last-second field goal by Karty to beat the 49ers 27-24 at SoFi Stadium.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
For performance, the RS6 Avant can reach 60 in just over three seconds, thanks to its 591 horsepower engine that sends power through an eight-speed automatic to all four wheels with Audi’s patented Quattro system.
—Christian Gilbertsen, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
Through its patented fabric technology and innovative post-weave colorization, Lab Denim is able to preserve the authentic look, feel, and durability of conventional denim while drastically reducing environmental impact.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
In September, the Rams needed a patented Matthew Stafford fourth-quarter comeback and a last-second field goal by Karty to beat the 49ers 27-24 at SoFi Stadium.
—Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for patented
Adjective
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Over time, these experiences cause the brain to become hyper-aware of any signs of disapproval, interpreting neutral or ambiguous situations as personal rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The senator’s personal wealth has exploded since his 2016 presidential run, with book advances and royalties propelling his net worth to around $3 million.—
Robert Schmad,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Voting is purely subjective, as was the case with Ichiro.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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The strategy is less effective for improving outputs such as poems or translations, in which ranking is subjective.—
Lauren Leffer,
Scientific American,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Young summed up his circumstances by putting a unique twist on his name.—
Chantz Martin,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
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During the fourth quarter, office demand in the city jumped 25% from the year before, according to VTS, which measures demand through unique new tenant tours of properties.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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The billionaire declined to share details on his sources of financing, but said private equity firms and family offices have reached out to provide options.—
Krystal Hu,
USA TODAY,
25 Jan. 2025
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The race drivers are limited to 1,000km of private test running in old cars through the year, meaning Hamilton’s 89km run, followed by teammate Charles Leclerc’s 42km run in the afternoon, leaves plenty of room for more ahead of the new season.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Patented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/patented. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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