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
Though it’s the paragon for gay romance films, the movie’s air of prestige has somewhat clouded its thematic resonance over the years.
From Salon • Jun. 21, 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
Vocabulary lists containing paragon
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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The Diary of a Young Girl
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