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

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The astronauts will begin training immediately on Orion systems while also supporting the development and testing of the Blue Origin and SpaceX lander prototypes that will be used during the mission.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Rather, it is contingent on research-and-development-based milestones, which Chief Development Officer Trevor Lanting said includes the delivery of prototypes.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

In short, “there’s a series of tool installs, fab process nodes, and prototypes to deliver that make use of those process nodes,” Lanting said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

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

We got busy working on our paper prototypes.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas