Synonym of prior instance

Noun

An event or action that is regarded as an example or guide for subsequent circumstances
precedent model example pattern exemplar paradigm authority guide standard prototype lead criterion instance antecedent yardstick practice previous case previous instance prior case prior example previous example norm touchstone benchmark archetype measure ideal guideline gauge gage blueprint basis barometer template bar point of reference mark metric indicator grade test par specification scale gold standard litmus test paragon embodiment quintessence essence rule reference formula convention principle canon hallmark check sample indication guiding principle design leadership direction guidance index optimum inspiration master standard of excellence lodestar average beau ideal meter metre perfection guiding spirit epitome last word zero diagnostic control parallel case illustration pioneer stereotype icon torchbearer trailblazer classic role model apotheosis representative case baseline point of departure reference point reference line starting point starting position original law foundation point of comparison target level signal procedure precept protocol type marker prescription custom mean policy clue median rule of thumb method best goal best possible ideal situation best fit best-case scenario frame of reference measurement ruler referral classic example proof tenet standard of comparison measuring stick standards morality ethics principles morals ethos ordeal sign medium tape measure assize maxim required standard display symbol pointer signpost omen warning bellwether guide to beacon hint way routine tradition form order normality habit rubric heritage formality wont condition normalcy instruction praxis course advice suggestion proposal requirement counsel limit parameter order of things recommendation constraint regulation key directions code ground rule standard procedure

Antonym of prior instance

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