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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3
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 Elevated Velocity is the crossover version of last year’s Opulent Velocity prototype.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
The prototype of the format, To Catch a Predator, was cancelled in 2008 after NBC settled a $105 million lawsuit with the family of a sting target who died by suicide.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
And the first prototype is a character called Wendy.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
This North Haven location is the first physical expression of Edible’s reimagined retail vision, and will serve as the prototype for the brand’s next-generation store concept.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
The prototype of the format, To Catch a Predator, was cancelled in 2008 after NBC settled a $105 million lawsuit with the family of a sting target who died by suicide.
—Steven Asarch, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025
And the first prototype is a character called Wendy.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2025
This North Haven location is the first physical expression of Edible’s reimagined retail vision, and will serve as the prototype for the brand’s next-generation store concept.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prototype
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prototype
Noun
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American Airlines, for example, is working with the FAA to develop more fuel efficient routes for its flights.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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This is why schools should explain their AI policies in plain language, provide examples of responsible use, and offer resources for parents who want to support responsible AI use at home.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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German missile designers launched their V2 rocket for the first time—the forerunner of the ICBM that would blitz the United Kingdom—and Berlin’s Luftwaffe dominated European skies.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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His band may be forerunners in this respect, but Allen recognizes that the attention is paying off for all of his Alabama contemporaries.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2025
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One of many smoking guns in an artillery of reasons that doomed the Max original to cancelation long ago, Che was criticized endlessly after Season 2.—
IndieWire Staff,
IndieWire,
16 Aug. 2025
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The new film, written by Jordan Weiss and directed by Nisha Ganatra, has been praised for bringing a new take to the story while honoring the original.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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Sanders is self-funding the production of her initial samples and prototypes, but hopes to raise at least $2 million and have her 10-piece collection ready for launch in 2026.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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Sixteen mosquito samples have tested positive in Yolo County.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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This may be a precursor to Apple introducing smart glasses.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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These types of civil demands are typically a precursor to litigation, which Rokita has floated as a possibility.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The limited number of specimens observed in the field or present in museum collections is likely evidence of their rarity, researchers said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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In a league of athletic specimens, Stewart stands out.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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No offense to landscapes and wildlife painting and portraits of ancestors–Burgess does all of that, too–but here was something different, provocative.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Though the efforts of our ancestors were often met with devastating backlash, the truth remains: this is the blueprint.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
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Except, in this instance, the focus was on the city of Chicago.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Aug. 2025
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In one instance, Corum even negotiated an NIL deal that involved giving him a two percent stake in a real estate venture, which now nets him between $15,000 and $20,000 a year.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Prototype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prototype. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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