as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
in Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as the one knight who is a paragon of virtue
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Recent Examples of paragon
After resting in stainless steel, the product that emerges is a paragon of complexity.
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Richard Linklater — paragon of American cinema — has decided to go French.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
The agencies then market the idols as paragons of innocence to a mostly male, older fanbase that prizes their looks, perceived purity and emotional accessibility over their limited skill as pop performers.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
The Trump administration has hailed Poland as a paragon of self-sufficiency.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
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Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Richard Linklater — paragon of American cinema — has decided to go French.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
The agencies then market the idols as paragons of innocence to a mostly male, older fanbase that prizes their looks, perceived purity and emotional accessibility over their limited skill as pop performers.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
The Trump administration has hailed Poland as a paragon of self-sufficiency.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paragon
Noun
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Towards the end of the video, the former Victoria’s Secret model reflected on how surreal her new flagship store felt.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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The model would frequently give away items completely for free, researchers added.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
27 June 2025
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This idea reflects Glass’s approach to whisky making.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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This chicken dinner idea checks several of the essential boxes for cowboy cooking: a cast iron skillet, plenty of Southwestern flavor, and a cheesy topping.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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For example, natural oils that would otherwise be filtered out in a drip coffee maker remain fully intact, making the coffee aromatic and robust.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
30 June 2025
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For example, in many aerospace programs, each Form 3 submission contains 80 to 150 individual specifications on average, ranging from dimensions to materials, notes and finish requirements.—
Prashant Kondle,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Candidates are subject to a series of tests, including identifying objects that belonged to the previous incarnation.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Mixed in with this bold art and design are art deco vestiges of the building’s former incarnation as the Saxony Hotel in the 1950s and ’60s, when Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Elvis frequented the hot spot.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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“Paragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragon. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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