as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
in Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as the one knight who is a paragon of virtue
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Recent Examples of paragon
Of course, Trump was never a free-speech, pro-labor, anti-war paragon in the first place.
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
Good question—after all, Jaguars are not renowned for being paragons of reliability.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Did Mariners ownership direct Dipoto to fire Servais, his longtime friend and a paragon of decency?
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
There’s little doubt the mine is a paragon of inefficiency.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 20 Feb. 2025
Good question—after all, Jaguars are not renowned for being paragons of reliability.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Did Mariners ownership direct Dipoto to fire Servais, his longtime friend and a paragon of decency?
—Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
There’s little doubt the mine is a paragon of inefficiency.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paragon
Noun
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Cat trees price Cat trees vary in price from about $20 to $300 or more for larger, more complex models.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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In the past, studies, tools or risk-prediction models have usually focused on these conditions individually.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Thankfully, the other two judges have an idea how to properly judge a mixed martial arts fight and the right man got the win.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dolly Parton’s cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is filled with a year's worth of classic recipes and menu ideas.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
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For example, researchers have discovered that mutations in the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes signal higher risk for certain cancers like breast cancer.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For example, top Wall Street tech analyst Dan Ives projects that shifting iPhone production to the U.S. would inflate prices by 250%, pushing a $1,000 device to approximately $2,500.—
Saul Mangel,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
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The movie went through multiple incarnations to finally land at the family-friendly version that De Luca and Abdy ultimately pushed through.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Superman trailer reveals first look at Lex Luthor, Guy Gardner, Krypto, and more iconic DC characters David, Rachel, and Nick — there have been a lot of incarnations of these characters over the years.—
Mike Miller,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Paragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragon. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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