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patent

[pat-nt, peyt-, peyt-nt] / ˈpæt nt, ˈpeɪt-, ˈpeɪt nt /
ADJECTIVE
unconcealed, conspicuous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
flagrant
STRONG
clear clear-cut controlled exclusive glaring gross limited manifest open plain rank
WEAK
apparent barefaced blatant crystal clear distinct downright evident indisputable obvious open and shut palpable prominent straightforward transparent unequivocal unmistakable
Antonyms
STRONG
ambiguous blocked clean closed concealed dark dull fuzzy hidden indefinite moral obscure obscured part partial unclear unlimited unrestricted vague
WEAK
inconspicuous
NOUN
copyright on an invention
Synonyms
STRONGEST
charter concession license privilege protection
STRONG
control franchise limitation
Antonyms
STRONGEST
refusal

Example Sentences

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For 20 years, while AbbVie had a patent, Humira dominated the market, generating nearly $200 billion in revenue.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

In 2025, two years after its patent expired, and at a $7,000 list price, Humira still had 72% of the market.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The drugmaker has been seeking to bolster its pipeline as its top-selling drug, Keytruda, is set to lose patent protection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The team has also submitted a provisional patent for this work.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

I kicked my foot up onto the toilet to untie my patent leather shoes.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds