paragon
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- noun
- /ˈpærəˌɡɒn/
- Formal
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modelo
- A paragon of a writer.
- a paragon of virtue
- a paragon of democracy
I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm not claiming to be a paragon of virtue.
- I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm not claiming to be a paragon of virtue.
- Although he's the size of an NFL linebacker, Stan is a paragon of kindness.
- But I, I think to myself, OK, they are this sort of ideological paragon of democracy in the region.
- So now it's again, this person is being tainted as this paragon of, you know, maturity and health.
Examples
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Although he's the size of an NFL linebacker, Stan is a paragon of kindness.
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A paragon of modern man on a wild sojourn, stalking down the aisles, hunting for Pop-Tarts.
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You seem to have chosen a paragon among women.
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The man was a paragon of virtue.
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It's often said that women are the paragons of beauty.
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Judge Stratus turned out to be a fat and affable paragon of efficiency.
Fiction book (2001) -
Syrian women were presented as paragons of honor, chastity, and modesty.
Academic text (1993) -
Mother Teresa is often regarded as a paragon of compassion and selflessness.
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The university's commitment to community service makes it a paragon of civic responsibility.
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Her dedication to her work and her integrity make her a paragon of professionalism.
Synonyms
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A person or thing that is a perfect example to aim for
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A perfect example of a person or thing that shows a certain quality
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The highest or best example of something that makes someone seem like a god
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A person or thing that people use as an example of a quality
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A person or thing that has no equal
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A perfect example of a person or thing that people admire
A person or thing so good that no other equals it
A person or thing that is the best and has no equal
How Excellent
Surface Forms
Etymology
Paragon comes from the Italian paragone, which meant 'touchstone', a stone used to test if a gem was real. So, a paragon was the best thing to compare with, and today it means a perfect example or model of a quality.