eidolon

noun

ī-ˈdō-lən How to pronounce eidolon (audio)
Definition of eidolonnext
as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation an industrialist who remains an eidolon of the visionary and ambitious self-made man

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  1. model
  2. idea
  3. example
  4. incarnation
  5. paragon
Noun
  • During his tenure, Rousteing spearheaded the creation of the ‘Balmain Army’, a diverse and influential community of models, influencers, and celebrities that included figures such as the Kardashians.
    — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 14 July 2026
  • The Hightower family is closely connected with the worship of the Seven, the predominant faith of Westeros, and Ormund seems to be a model believer.
    — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
Definition of model
Noun
  • Harper thought bringing in aluminum bats for a few swings might be a good idea.
    — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Lacey hates this idea, but the group decides to go with showing mercy this time around.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
Definition of idea
Noun
  • In that small world, Rolison pointed to Cubs teammate Drew Pomeranz as an example.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • As people mourn and protest Wells' death, Christine Wonsley urged them to follow his example.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
Definition of example
Noun
  • Joe is the popular action figure line launched in mid-1960s as a realistic soldier toy but was relaunched into its modern incarnation in the 1980s.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
  • The previous incarnation of District 20 has been historically geared to elect Democrats and African Americans.
    — Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026
Definition of incarnation
Noun
  • Crafted by Iasia Merriweather, this towering look is a paragon of precision.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 29 June 2026
  • His paragon, surprisingly, was Adorno, who, notwithstanding his mandarin prose, often explicated his ideas on radio and television.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
Definition of paragon
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