Synonyms of paradigm

paradigm

noun

as in example

something or someone serving as a basis for imitation

The thesis paper provides a new paradigm for educational practices.

Related Words

• example
• principle
• model
• prototype
• archetype
• blueprint
• mirror
• manifestation
• mold
• role model
• standard
• idea
• original
• sample
• pattern
• incarnation
• guideline
• embodiment
• personification
• rule
• phantom
• touchstone
• pink
• essence
• epitome
• pinnacle
• summit
• culmination
• apotheosis
• gauge
• zenith
• ideal
• apex
• quintessence
• patron saint
• paragon
• classic
• exemplar
• peak
• acme
• nonpareil
• nonesuch
• draft
• eidolon
• beau ideal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of paradigm

Those are just buzzwords to soothe the alumni who aren’t plugged into the new paradigm. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026

Psychoanalysis had long been the dominant paradigm for treating mental illness, but now another possibility was arising. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026

Headlights have become brighter over the past two decades, largely because the automotive industry abandoned the old halogen paradigm in favor of LEDs, HID projectors, and increasingly sophisticated adaptive lighting systems. — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026

But those rookie-league Red Sox broke the paradigm in this game. — Jayson Stark, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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