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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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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
What to read next The new funds will go toward the development and production of Delphi, Lux Aeterna's prototype reusable satellite platform.
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Version 3 to make debut SpaceX's next prototype of Starship, known as Version 3, is expected to make its debut during flight 12 from Starbase.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The shift from prototype to industrialization will be the true test of progress.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The contemporary curve cut (which is typically a touch longer than its prototype) has found fans in tastemakers like Hailey Bieber, Laura Harrier, and Lucy Hale.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
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Mike Wall, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Version 3 to make debut SpaceX's next prototype of Starship, known as Version 3, is expected to make its debut during flight 12 from Starbase.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
The shift from prototype to industrialization will be the true test of progress.
—John Kerry, semafor.com, 10 Mar. 2026
The contemporary curve cut (which is typically a touch longer than its prototype) has found fans in tastemakers like Hailey Bieber, Laura Harrier, and Lucy Hale.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prototype
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For example, individual filers can receive up to $994, couples filing jointly can receive $1,491, and those providing essential care to SSI recipients can receive up to $498.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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And having the Israelis and Americans at war with Iran is a textbook example of instability in the Middle East.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Captain America was introduced in December 1940 by Timely Comics, the forerunner of Marvel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
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And these projects may just be the forerunners.—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And instead of debuting on a Friday or Sunday — the most common release days for scripted originals — The Madison will release its episodes over two consecutive Saturdays.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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It’s been a great year thinking back and taking those moments to reflect on the business holistically on the international originals front.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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When the system was placed into milk samples containing sakacin P, the bacteria responded and generated a detectable electrical signal within a few hours.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Sylvia Ortiz-Velez, a Democratic state representative of Milwaukee, was ordered to pay a $300 fine and submit a DNA sample after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with a feud over her participation in drafting resolutions honoring Hispanics.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Through transforming domestic coal ash into high-value industrial materials, the company is creating downstream manufacturing of end-products such as paper and paper products, textiles, building and construction materials, carbon fiber precursors, automobile parts, airplane parts, and more.—
Nick Franck,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The only other casting precursor is the Artios Awards, where OBAA and The Secret Agent were ineligible since their casting directors aren’t members of the Casting Society.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
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For specimens of a few centimeters, a stereo microscope is suitable.—
Heather Barker,
Space.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The submersible brought back more than 528 specimens.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The tradition of dressing up for the race has been in place since Potts-Joseph’s ancestors were running sleds.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Next, the team wants to use digital reconstruction methods to correct deformation on other parts of the skull, such as the braincase, to reveal insights about the brain size of Little Foot — and potentially unlock clues about the cognitive abilities of our early human ancestors.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The wild animals mauled and injured multiple cast members; in one instance, Diaz had to stop director Noel Marshall from internally bleeding.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Swain runs the offense, guards every position and is the one player who cannot afford to have a bad night at the office, lest the Horns will get blown out in most instances.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Prototype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prototype. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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