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
  • Find out what the bill does when one workflow triples its tool calls after a model upgrade, because that is the scenario that turns a modest platform fee into a line item the CFO wants explained.
    — Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • One researcher involved in model development told the South China Morning Post that his team’s existing training pipelines depend on CUDA, making a hardware switch far from straightforward.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of model
Noun
  • About 80 per cent of City’s existing first-team squad went on the pre-season tour to Hong Kong and South Korea, meaning Maresca has been able to get his ideas across to most of the players.
    — Nnamdi Onyeagwara, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Aries March 21 – April 19 Your bright idea needs an audience and a little editing.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of idea
Noun
  • Wynn One example is the UAE's first casino resort, the Wynn Al Marjan Island, was originally due to open in the first quarter of 2027 but was recently delayed to September.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Take gingham as an example; everyone’s favorite picnic plaid.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of example
Noun
  • The cross did much worse to the one whom Christians believe to be the human incarnation of God, yet Jesus’ followers believed that his very crucifixion was the key to unlocking the revelation of God’s grace.
    — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
  • But still — a solid episode of Project Runway in its current incarnation.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of incarnation
Noun
  • The novel registered to me as a paragon depiction of American political consciousness, or lack thereof.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This paragon of patience is staring at an uncertain future and wearing thin.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 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 17 Aug. 2026.

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