as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
in Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as the one knight who is a paragon of virtue
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Recent Examples of paragon
Wait, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau — a paragon of fire and intensity on the sideline — has never been ejected?
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
But foreign investors hardly view China as a paragon of transparency or rule of law, limiting its utility as an alternative to the United States.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Silicon Valley is the paragon of innovation ecosystems.
—Jim Euchner, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
As a further embarrassment, our country voted alongside such paragons of liberty as Belarus and North Korea in voting against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s aggression.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
But foreign investors hardly view China as a paragon of transparency or rule of law, limiting its utility as an alternative to the United States.
—Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Silicon Valley is the paragon of innovation ecosystems.
—Jim Euchner, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
As a further embarrassment, our country voted alongside such paragons of liberty as Belarus and North Korea in voting against a United Nations resolution condemning Russia’s aggression.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paragon
Noun
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Toyota's midsize sedan is a best-selling model in its segment that competes with popular rivals like the Honda Accord.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Together, their strengths offer a model for a pope who can shepherd with both mind and heart — faithful to doctrine and fearless in love.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Recently, a special idea came to the family — one that felt like a meaningful way to keep Andreini close.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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This can be addressed through continuous communication with others, supporting the generation of ideas that are both feasible and unique.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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At night, for example, when the house is silent and your work is done.—
Ann Goldstein,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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For example, Hass avocados, which are the most common type available in the U.S., are medium sized.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 May 2025
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The current incarnation of Google Photos was not Google's first image management platform, but it's been a big success.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Landau was right: The films and the TV show (both its ’60s incarnation and its 1988 revival, which isn’t streaming) are different beasts.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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“Paragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragon. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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