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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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
But prototypes and production systems require different standards.
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Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Since September, $94 million in larger contracts has been held up for more than 25 companies, which follow funding for feasibility studies and prototypes, according to SpaceWERX.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The youngest sibling, Jon, pursued a very successful career in racing, including many records for IMSA prototypes.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
An engineering student designing a prototype for a company gains not only technical fluency, but also the kinds of judgment and teamwork skills that textbooks can’t teach.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
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Joe Toscano, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Since September, $94 million in larger contracts has been held up for more than 25 companies, which follow funding for feasibility studies and prototypes, according to SpaceWERX.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
The youngest sibling, Jon, pursued a very successful career in racing, including many records for IMSA prototypes.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
An engineering student designing a prototype for a company gains not only technical fluency, but also the kinds of judgment and teamwork skills that textbooks can’t teach.
—Mary Moreland, Fortune, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prototype
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In healthcare, for example, AI scribing (including Nabla’s), clinician support (such as OpenEvidence) and discovering patterns in imaging, such as X-rays, are good uses for existing LLM technology, LeBrun said.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Climate change and biodiversity loss, which both heighten the risk of extinction, are two such examples.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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Manufactured between 1960 and 1980, Scouts were beefy 4x4s and a forerunner to the SUV.—
Justin Wingerter,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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With little support for the WHO among Republicans — who control both the House and the Senate — there has been no push from Congress to hold the country to the provision set out by their forerunners.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kicking yourself doesn’t really do any good, so the next best thing to do is find a worthy replacement that not only has a similar style, but also captures the same charm as grandma’s originals.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
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National Archives and Records Administration The exhibit features a number of historic papers, including an original engraving of the Declaration of Independence, printed from a copperplate of the original.—
Anna Alejo,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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These tests typically involve a health care provider swabbing the inside of your nose or the back of your throat and sending the sample to a lab for analysis.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Some urine ketone test strips may come bundled with disposable cups that can make collecting your urine sample easier.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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As Ars Technica reports, space startup Vast has opted to build a smaller and more feasible interim station, dubbed Haven-1, which will serve as the precursor for much larger outposts capable of continuous habitation in the more distant future.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
22 Jan. 2026
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The history of whiskey (also known as whisky) is commonly thought to have begun in the Middle Ages, but Robinson goes all the way back to the Neolithic era and the precursor of what would evolve into the pot still, and forward to the present day.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The exhibition was designed in part by asking collection managers to choose objects and specimens to highlight.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 Jan. 2026
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For herpetologists, these three discrepancies alone instantly made Najash one of the most crucial specimens for understanding snake origins and limb loss.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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Staying on-site also puts guests inside a 19th-century estate tied to the Leacock family, British ancestors of the current owners, who helped pioneer Madeira wine’s trade with England and remained among the island’s major producers until 1925.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The researchers also said that the paintings were very likely created by people closely linked to the ancestors of Indigenous Australians.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Checking an Insurer’s Reputation and Customer Service There may be instances where problems concerning an insurer’s reputation outweigh its low rates.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Federal agents responded with chemical irritants and physical force in both instances.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Prototype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prototype. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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