Roget's Thesaurus of English Words and Phrases by Peter Mark Roget

pattern, precedent, standard, ideal, reference, scantling, type; archetype, antitype†; protoplast, module, exemplar, example, ensample†, paradigm; lay-figure. text, copy, design; fugleman†, keynote. die, mold; matrix, last, plasm†; proplasm†, protoplasm; mint; seal, punch, intaglio, negative; stamp. V. be an example, be a role model, set an example; set a copy. Phr. a precedent embalms a principle [Lat.Tran] [Disraeli]; exempla sunt odiosa [Lat.].