paragon
n.
model, ideal; perfect person; acme of perfection
Paragon
Paragon
paragon
Noun
1. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
(synonym) idol, perfection, beau ideal
(hypernym) ideal
(hyponym) gold standard
2. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
(synonym) ideal, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch
(hypernym) model, role model
(hyponym) jimdandy, jimhickey, crackerjack
Paragon
(v. t.)
To serve as a model for; to surpass.
(v. t.)
To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
(v. t.)
To compare with; to equal; to rival.
(v. i.)
To be equal; to hold comparison.
(n.)
Emulation; rivalry; competition.
(n.)
A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.
(n.)
A model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence.
(n.)
A companion; a match; an equal.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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