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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of proprietary

Aside from being a tool for geopolitical influence, having a proprietary satellite internet constellation is increasingly becoming a national security necessity, especially when ground internet infrastructure is crippled during war. —Magdalena Petrova, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024

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Among the most popular items are sport coats, which are created from proprietary fabrics. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024

Diamond Brew has a proprietary freeze-dry process that locks in the coffee flavor better than pretty much any other instant coffee. —Andrew Watman, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024