paragon

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According to his 1409 biography, Boucicaut was a paragon of knighthood and an athlete who followed a punishing physical training regime, capable of vaulting fully armed onto his horse’s back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

It’s worth noting that Weiss herself does not appear to be a paragon of newsroom professionalism.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

"He's not a paragon of technical prowess, nor does he stand out for his vision, his long ball touch, or his ability to link up," said Real Sociedad expert Ramajo.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

Marnie Michaels, Williams’ equally adored and derided, often cringe-inducing character in Lena Dunham’s similarly contentious, hit HBO series “Girls,” once stood as the paragon for contemporary narcissism.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

Guillaume de Machaut was its champion and its paragon.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall