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Prototype

An original or model after which anything is copied; the pattern of anything to be engraved, or otherwise copied, cast, or the like; a primary form; exemplar; archetype.

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Concentrate 76% connected

To bring to, or direct toward, a common center; to unite more closely; to gather into one body, mass, or force; to fix; as, to concentrate rays of li…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Imago 76% connected

An image.

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Example 76% connected

One or a portion taken to show the character or quality of the whole; a sample; a specimen.

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Model 76% connected

A miniature representation of a thing, with the several parts in due proportion; sometimes, a facsimile of the same size.

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Epitomize 74% connected

To make an epitome of; to shorten or abridge, as a writing or discourse; to reduce within a smaller space; as, to epitomize the works of Justin.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Epitomize 74% connected

To make an epitome of; to shorten or abridge, as a writing or discourse; to reduce within a smaller space; as, to epitomize the works of Justin.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Typify 74% connected

To represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Typify 74% connected

To represent by an image, form, model, or resemblance.

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Epitome 92% connected

A work in which the contents of a former work are reduced within a smaller space by curtailment and condensation; a brief summary; an abridgement.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Image 92% connected

An imitation, representation, or similitude of any person, thing, or act, sculptured, drawn, painted, or otherwise made perceptible to the sight; a v…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Paradigm 92% connected

An example; a model; a pattern.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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