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
  • This follows an incident where OpenAI models autonomously exploited system flaws, showcasing advanced capabilities.
    — Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Transactions at wholesale clubs that sell consumer goods and services through a membership model can also be done without cash.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
Definition of model
Noun
  • When families have a little more breathing room, and when businesses are free to invest in new equipment, new ideas, and new jobs, good things tend to happen.
    — Kent Strang, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • They are built on years of investment in innovative science, collaboration among researchers and the willingness to fund bold ideas before success is certain.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Definition of idea
Noun
  • The study provides two examples of Paramount using its market power in order to try and change the tax incentive structure in its favor.
    — Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Milkweed is just one example of how native plants support a much larger web of life.
    — Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
Definition of example
Noun
  • Fans of the graphic novel series may notice the storyline is not exactly what’s in the 2015 novella — a choice that made sense for their screen incarnations, says Oseman.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 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
  • This paragon of patience is staring at an uncertain future and wearing thin.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
  • Carson has brought him here to welcome a range of conversations and guests that the show’s usual host, that paragon of midwestern affability and assuring wit, couldn’t welcome himself.
    — Joshua Jelly-Schapiro, Vanity Fair, 21 July 2026
Definition of paragon
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“Eidolon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eidolon. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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