1
as in example
one of a group or collection that shows what the whole is like
a literary character who is regarded as the prototype of the fanatical and intolerant pursuer of justice
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2
as in forerunner
something belonging to an earlier time from which something else was later developed
the Greek epic that is the prototype of the hero myth
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as in original
something from which copies are made
the manufacturer exhaustively tested the prototype of the vehicle before approving production
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Recent Examples of prototype
The game changer comes when the leader of Prodigy Corporation creates hybrids, or humanoid robots with human consciousness, with the first prototype being Wendy.
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
The brand hints the prototypes may preview a future range of bikes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Sotheby’s said that seven design elements on the handcrafted all-black leather prototype set it apart from Birkins that followed.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The handmade, sleek black prototype – now a status symbol for the ultra-wealthy – hit the auction block for a starting price of $10,000.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 July 2025
The brand hints the prototypes may preview a future range of bikes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Sotheby’s said that seven design elements on the handcrafted all-black leather prototype set it apart from Birkins that followed.
—John Leicester, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
The handmade, sleek black prototype – now a status symbol for the ultra-wealthy – hit the auction block for a starting price of $10,000.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prototype
Noun
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For example, fructose (fruit sugar) is converted to glucose in the liver, and so is galactose (a component of milk sugar).—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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For example, the Bay View Neighborhood Association supports residents through advocacy and community improvements.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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Last week the Supreme Court agreed to hear the case Little vs. Hecox, which began in 2020 when Idaho became a forerunner for states with laws that ban trans athletes in women's and girls' sports.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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For some years, the Octagon was home to Ohio’s militia, a forerunner to today’s National Guard; during the summer, soldiers would erect tents and practice training exercises.—
Kevin Williams,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 May 2025
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In 1929, the original came down to make way for the Empire State Building.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
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Paramount+ Premium is $12.99 per month and includes everything in the Essential plan plus Showtime originals, blockbuster movies and live TV with fewer ads.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Water samples will be tested in Northwest Arkansas, rather than Little Rock, to speed up the process.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 July 2025
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General admission tickets are $25 for entry to the event at 1 p.m. Tickets include admission, three taco tickets plus five margarita samples.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Chinese authorities have since controlled a number of these precursor chemicals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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As a precursor of sorts for CBS stalwart Survivor (which returns for its 49th edition on September 24), Big Brother is the perfect reality appetizer before the ultimate main course.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Taken from different depths, the specimens were collected on 332 research voyages and acquired from 48 natural history museums, making the study the most comprehensive assessment of brittle star DNA to date.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
24 July 2025
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All specimens were found at night among the leaf litter on the forest except for the first two, which were discovered perched on a tree trunk and a branch, according to the study.—
Lauren Liebhaber
July 24,
Miami Herald,
24 July 2025
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Such cooperative behavior to defend from predators like raptors may have first evolved in our ancestors.—
Joshua Rapp Learn,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The fifth-generation Southerner said removing the monument would be a betrayal to the memory of his ancestors and other soldiers.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
13 July 2025
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He’s followed by 50 Cent with 15 such instances, and Justin Bieber, who has done so 11 times throughout his career.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, Edward stepping down from being monarch, choosing love over duty to the crown, was far from the first instance of a royal renouncing their title.—
Alex Apatoff,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Prototype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prototype. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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