paragon

IPA: pˈɛrʌgɑn

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.

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
‘I don’t know what you may call a paragon, my dear.
The school became a paragon of classical scholarship.
This paragon was hers, and it bore the cherished name.
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.
"Here you are, what they call a paragon of success, a future senator, Ambassador to England.
And do you not think, Plato, that it might possibly be found that this paragon is a Canadian?
Lincoln's Town Car sedan is another example of a top-rated luxury car from a parent company not known as a paragon of reliability.
It was approximately 18000.00 Capitol one acknowledged that the debt was satisfied. a couple of months later I received notice from some outfit called paragon way.