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
Waymo has been testing prototype versions of the Zeekr RT on public roads in San Francisco and Phoenix, with human safety drivers at the helm.
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
The prototype, which bears more than a passing resemblance to a concept the motorsports organization showed off last year, features a tri-motor powertrain that makes over 1,300 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
The second prototype, value material royalties, simply places value over product in novel ways, while the third solution explores circular fashion hubs.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
Flying Whales has already raised over US$300 million of public and private funding, according to PitchBook, and is still a couple years out from testing a prototype ... at best.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
The prototype, which bears more than a passing resemblance to a concept the motorsports organization showed off last year, features a tri-motor powertrain that makes over 1,300 hp.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
The second prototype, value material royalties, simply places value over product in novel ways, while the third solution explores circular fashion hubs.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Feb. 2025
Flying Whales has already raised over US$300 million of public and private funding, according to PitchBook, and is still a couple years out from testing a prototype ... at best.
—New Atlas, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prototype
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For example, the USDA invested about $6.6 billion to support rural development between 2017 and 2021, but only about $138 million went to tribal communities.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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For example, in 2021 fashion brand Gucci created the Gucci Garden in Roblox, a virtual space where users could explore and purchase limited-edition digital items, generating revenue and enhancing brand engagement.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Equally, it was never considered by bid organizers to be a forerunner in bids to host the 2022 and 2026 men’s World Cup, the latter of which was successful and will be shared next year with Canada and Mexico.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
6 Feb. 2025
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While Cal State Fullerton isn’t the first campus to launch a Project Rebound program, the university has been among the forerunners in its expansion, becoming a model for Project Rebound programs at the other universities in the CSU system.—
Lou Ponsi,
Orange County Register,
28 Jan. 2025
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The streaming service is the home to hit originals, such as Only Murders in the Building, The Bear, Paradise, Under the Bridge, Shogun and much more.—
Rudie Obias,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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Whereas the original was set at a corporate law firm in New York City, the new version takes place in Los Angeles with attorneys dealing with entertainment law.—
Shivani Gonzalez,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2025
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In addition, the Ferrari comes with a mountain of documentation and samples of media coverage, including an extensive profile in the September 1966 issue of Road & Track magazine.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2025
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Schools also can't use students' personal essays, writing samples, extracurriculars, or other cues as a means of determining or predicting race, the letter said.—
April Rubin,
Axios,
17 Feb. 2025
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Since the inception of the SAG Awards in 1994, only six actors have won the Oscar with SAG as their sole major precursor — and none of them were in lead actor.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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One of Sinaloa’s most lucrative businesses in recent years has been the production of fentanyl, blamed for tens of thousands of overdose deaths each year in the U.S. Sinaloa imports the precursor chemicals from China, produces the drug and then smuggles it across the border.—
Ellen Knickmeyer and Maria Verza,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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The skin of the plesiosaurs and its similarity to that of modern marine animals has been something of a mystery, however, as few fossil specimens have had any traces of soft tissues preserved.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
10 Feb. 2025
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At an event held for the signing of the bill into law at the governor’s residence, jarred specimens of the nine kāhuli decorated a table.—
Maddie Bender,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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Then the fire last month destroyed nearly everything inside the house: the handwritten letters from Ms. Edmiston’s father, who was once the mayor of Beverly Hills; a tin menorah that her ancestors brought from Russia and Poland; and, of course, nearly all the cookie jars.—
Corina Knoll,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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In an exclusive clip from the next episode of PBS genealogy series Finding Your Roots, below, host Henry Louis Gates Jr. tells Lynskey the news about her ancestor, and gets a surprising reaction from the Yellowjackets star in return.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Historical Context This arrangement marks a rare instance of an MLB team playing regular season games in a spring training facility, with the Yankees receiving approximately $15 million in revenue for hosting their division rival.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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While there’s the coincidence that his exit follows Amazon MGM Studios’ full creative control of Bond from Barbara Broccoli and Michael Wilson, the two instances are not connected.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Prototype.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prototype. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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