The Sherlock Holmes stories are the 'prototypes' of modern detective stories.
He is the 'prototype' of a conservative businessman.
He is developing a 'prototype' for his invention.
(..) I love everything about your plan, except for one thing. You. Look, Mom, I drew a picture of me landing on the moon! Look, Mom, I made a prototype of the rocket out of macaroni! Look, Mom, I made a real rocket based on the macaroni prototype! I don't understand. Let's face reality, Gru. (..)2010 Despicable Me