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
Silicon Valley is the paragon of innovation ecosystems.
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Jim Euchner, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
There’s little doubt the mine is a paragon of inefficiency.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Good question—after all, Jaguars are not renowned for being paragons of reliability.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Some, like the titi monkey, are paragons of parenting.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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Jim Euchner, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
There’s little doubt the mine is a paragon of inefficiency.
—Jess Bidgood, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
Good question—after all, Jaguars are not renowned for being paragons of reliability.
—Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, 14 Feb. 2025
Some, like the titi monkey, are paragons of parenting.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paragon
Noun
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Current models can extend up to 10 feet, with future versions aiming to reach beyond 25 feet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sure, the Saatva mattresses can be pricey but the Classic model is the Goldilocks of them all—and clearly a favorite.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
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Lightning struck when this idea converged with advancements in the potential for LLMs to automate customer service.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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The exact numbers vary slightly, but the overall idea is the same.—
Paul Hsieh,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, it's been shown to recognize specific tumor patterns potentially more quickly and more thoroughly than a human can.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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But the CamelBak Octane 16L is a rare example of a superb hiking-ready pack loaded with features that just happens to come with a really good two-liter water reservoir.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
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Most of it involves the two men bantering (and occasionally bickering) behind the wheel in their current incarnations and the occasional unexpected back-seat cameo (the most memorable one being producer Adler, who financed and directed their first film).—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The United States and its allies, however, will have to determine whether a China that is a softer incarnation of its current self should be regarded as a legitimate part of a changing global order—or still be treated as an existential threat.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Paragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragon. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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