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Synonyms of paradigm
something or someone serving as a basis for imitation
- The thesis paper provides a new paradigm for educational practices.
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for paradigm
- gauge
- (also gage),
- standard,
- touchstone
- acme,
- apex,
- apotheosis,
- culmination,
- peak,
- pinnacle,
- summit,
- zenith
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“Paradigm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paradigm. Accessed 28 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of paradigm was in the 15th century
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