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paragon

[par-uh-gon, -guhn] / ˈpær əˌgɒn, -gən /
NOUN
outstanding example
Synonyms
STRONGEST
apotheosis epitome exemplar
STRONG
archetype beauty best champ champion crackerjack cream criterion cynosure essence gem ideal jewel love lovely model nonesuch nonpareil original paradigm pattern peach perfection phoenix pick prototype quintessence standard sublimation tops ultimate
WEAK
beau ideal
Antonyms
STRONG
flaw imperfection worst

Example Sentences

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Just two days earlier, I’d been on the slopes in Vermont fancying myself a paragon of wellness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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

He blames Nora for the hurt he’ll never get over, but he doesn’t want to go down as the paragon of bad husbands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025

If Harry Gordon was such a paragon of looks and enterprise, why had he selected her?

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson