paragon
IPA: pˈɛrʌgɑn
noun
- A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
- (obsolete) A companion; a match; an equal.
- (obsolete) Comparison; competition.
- (typography, printing, dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point.
- A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.
verb
- To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
- To compare with; to equal; to rival.
- To serve as a model for; to surpass.
- To be equal; to hold comparison.
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Examples of "paragon" in Sentences
- That is the paragon of incivility.
- Alongside the park, is the 'Paragon Hotel'.
- Was this particular jury the paragon of reason
- The school became a paragon of classical scholarship.
- I never claimed to be the paragon of all virtues needed.
- The deed of the man is the paragon of desirable behavior.
- Jesus, as portrayed in the Bible, is the paragon of goodness.
- But, the second is a paragon of impartiality and a neutral point of view.
- He was a paragon of kindness, with a pristine soul and an affable character.
- This was entertainment, and not necessarily the paragon of historic accuracy.
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