Paragon

Quick meaning: Paragon is a noun meaning A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.

Meaning

A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.

More Meanings

1. (typography, printing, dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point.
2. (gemmology) A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.
3. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
4. To compare with; to equal; to rival.
5. To serve as a model for; to surpass.
6. (obsolete) A companion; a match; an equal.
7. (obsolete) Comparison; competition.

Example Sentences

Philoclea, who indeed had no paragon but her sister

Nathlesse proud man himselfe the other deemed, Having so peerlesse paragon ygot

In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.

A paragon must embody liberal democracy. To get its hands dirty defending it is below-stairs.

Word Forms

• paragons
• paragoning
• paragoned

Synonyms for paragon

Depending on context, synonyms include archetype, epitome, example, exemplar, icon, model.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include perfection, beau ideal, ideal, apotheosis, idol, saint.

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