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paragon

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Synonyms and Antonyms of paragon

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.

Synonyms of paragon

beau ideal, classic, exemplar, idea, ideal, model, nonesuch, nonpareil

Words Related to paragon

embodiment, epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification

archetype, example, mirror, paradigm, pattern

guideline, principle, rule

gauge (also gage), standard, touchstone

essence, quintessence

acme, apex, apotheosis, culmination, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith

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