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paragon
[ par-uh-gon, -guhn ]
noun
- a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence:
a paragon of virtue.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,
- someone of exceptional merit:
Just who is this paragon whose name is on everyone's lips?
Synonyms: ,
- Printing. a 20-point type.
- an unusually large, round pearl.
verb (used with object)
- Rare. to compare; parallel.
- Archaic. to be a match for; rival.
- Obsolete. to surpass.
- Obsolete. to regard as a paragon.
paragon
/ ˈæəɡə /
noun
- a model of excellence; pattern
a paragon of virtue
- a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 20 point
verb
- archaic.
- to equal or surpass
- to compare
- to regard as a paragon
Other 51Թ Forms
- 貹a·Dzl adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of paragon1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of paragon1
Example Sentences
“The Year of Magical Thinking” stands out as a paragon of unreliable narration.
Overhead lighting is there because it’s functional, not favorable, and it’s time to stop accepting anything less than the paragon of lighting excellence.
In a cemetery on a hill overlooking Kobe, Japan, family and friends have gathered to mark the second anniversary of the death of a young man, regarded by one and all as a paragon.
The paragon of false humility, Bellini reminds everyone he really doesn’t want to be named pope . . . even as he passionately campaigns for the job.
The Cox family is a paragon of old money and society, especially in Georgia, where their company is headquartered and has wielded power since 1939.
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