Showing results for prototypes. Search instead for calotypes.

prototypes

NOUN

original, example

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mock-up model precursor

STRONG

ancestor antecedent archetype criterion first forerunner ideal norm paradigm pattern precedent predecessor standard type

WEAK

antecessor

Antonyms

STRONG

descendant

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The company tested about 30 hand-built prototypes to try to root out problems earlier in the process.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Fears for Adobe were heightened last week when AI company Anthropic unveiled Claude Design, which ‌allows ⁠users to create designs, prototypes and presentations using its chatbot.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Inside the museum, rare prototypes of Apple products, including its personal computers and smartphones, were on display to showcase the Silicon Valley powerhouse’s long journey.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Mur said it could take 18 months to develop the lateral flow prototypes, then between three to five years to further test them for accuracy.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Progress on the atomic pile gave reason for optimism, but Fermi—unhappily relocated to Chicago on Compton’s orders—was still building only prototypes.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik