paragon

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Robert Redford became a bankable leading man in 1969, when “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” about a pair of outlaws on the lam, turned him into a paragon of the movie star.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

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

“That’s good of you, Hyrrokkin,” said this paragon, who had the face of a god, in addition to the mind of one.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor