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
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
“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
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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