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
In comparison, Hermès has been a paragon of stability.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Bob, avoiding the white savior trope, is not some paragon who has all the answers and has suddenly rekindled his passion for being a revolutionary leader.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
What are these paragons of stereotypical gendered behavior to do but exorcise a demon, and embrace an opportunity for personal growth in the process?
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Hijiri is a paragon of selflessness who teaches Scarlet that living for others is the only fulfilling way.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
Bob, avoiding the white savior trope, is not some paragon who has all the answers and has suddenly rekindled his passion for being a revolutionary leader.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
What are these paragons of stereotypical gendered behavior to do but exorcise a demon, and embrace an opportunity for personal growth in the process?
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
Hijiri is a paragon of selflessness who teaches Scarlet that living for others is the only fulfilling way.
—Adam Solomons, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paragon
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If similar inflow patterns are found in other inactive galaxies, red geysers could become a key model for understanding how galaxies across the universe grow old, and quietly stay that way.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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That extraordinary footage, along with video shot by bystanders and a 3D model created by CNN of the confrontation, shows Good and her wife challenging ICE officers – but also raises new questions about Ross’s tactics and decision to use deadly force.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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The owner of the space approached them and offered a good deal, Santos says, and the Eighth Street location fit with their idea of a Miami-forward restaurant.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Have a story idea or tip in Harlem?—
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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An example is the division or spreading out of the cooking point of the triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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If time permits, checking these kinds of items (strollers, for example) can be immensely helpful, especially for those already juggling multiple bags and kids.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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So the Huskies in 2026 could be an East Coast incarnation of the Rockets.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Press clippings from the earlier incarnation of what was United Press International Wire Service in 1983 describe as many as 10,000 cars crowding the surrounding roads and intersections with onlookers eager to gander at the amazing displays and décor.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Paragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragon. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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