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as in examples
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 forerunners
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 originals
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 prototypes
The findings provide a practical method for producing high-capacity batteries that remain stable under mild operating conditions, simplifying the transition from laboratory prototypes to industrial manufacturing.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
In this vision, the athletes are both the test subjects and the proof of concept—human prototypes.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
After numerous prototypes, the Three Musketeers had finally built the car that physics demanded.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
One thing that won’t be available for purchase, though, are the intellectual property and prototypes of the B1 and B2.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Two Chakram engine prototypes completed eight successful hot-fire tests, accumulating more than 470 seconds of total run time without any discernible damage to the engine hardware, the company said.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Manufacturers have already displayed their prototypes in Miami, showcasing to business executives and investors their sleek design and ambitious promise to save residents time while moving aviation in a more climate-friendly direction.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
But the course was not just theoretical, as for their final project students were asked to use AI to create prototypes of a legal apps.
—Katherine Lin, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The presentations include prototypes, demonstrations and research findings developed over the semester.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
In this vision, the athletes are both the test subjects and the proof of concept—human prototypes.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
After numerous prototypes, the Three Musketeers had finally built the car that physics demanded.
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 29 Apr. 2026
One thing that won’t be available for purchase, though, are the intellectual property and prototypes of the B1 and B2.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 29 Apr. 2026
Two Chakram engine prototypes completed eight successful hot-fire tests, accumulating more than 470 seconds of total run time without any discernible damage to the engine hardware, the company said.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
Manufacturers have already displayed their prototypes in Miami, showcasing to business executives and investors their sleek design and ambitious promise to save residents time while moving aviation in a more climate-friendly direction.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026
But the course was not just theoretical, as for their final project students were asked to use AI to create prototypes of a legal apps.
—Katherine Lin, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The presentations include prototypes, demonstrations and research findings developed over the semester.
—Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prototypes
Noun
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The addition of Hines and Williams are examples of how the portal can be used to supplement high school recruiting.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Recent examples include Boston’s Jayson Tatum and Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton, who both tore their Achilles during last year’s playoffs after dealing with calf strains.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even the Hammurabi Code, a set of laws created by the sixth Babylonian king in approximately 1760 bce, established forerunners of today’s interest rate and minimum wage laws.—
Chris Roush,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian ended his season before the Olympics to further recover from a shoulder injury, but attended the finals as one of the forerunners, who test a course shortly before a race starts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
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As Wilde said, there’s room for both originals and franchises.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, two Movistar Plus+ originals – Rodrigo Sorogoyen’s ‘The Beloved,’ starring Javier Bardem, and ‘La Bola Negra,’ with Penélope Cruz, directed by Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo – were selected for main competition at the Cannes Festival.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
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All hamburger samples will be served as half-portions (3 ounces), and event proceeds will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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These have all been opportunistic samples from taxidermists.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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So does a significant share of the fertilizer precursors and agricultural imports that Gulf states rely on to feed their populations.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The rise coincides with a recent crackdown by the Chinese government on the sale of precursors used to make fentanyl.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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April 25, 2026 Less than a week after making his major-league debut on April 3, the shortstop signed a team-record nine-year extension that league sources confirmed to The Athletic is for $140 million and could be worth up to $150 million with performance escalators.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The victim was charged with disorderly conduct and trespass, but both charges were later dropped, sources said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The measure to authorize the culling of 80 of these specimens is due to the uncontrolled growth of the invasive species in the Magdalena River basin, said Minister Vélez when announcing the decision.—
Anabella González,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education in Loves Park set up a display table featuring specimens and educational information about how birds control pests such as rodents and insects.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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All of us are here because, over millennia of acts of God and wars and disease, our ancestors trusted the hours.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Regardless of whether plans are rejigged, there will be plenty of pomp and circumstance for Charles, 77, as befitting a state visit of a British king to a country that his ancestors once ruled.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
26 Apr. 2026
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