paragons

Definition of paragonsnext
plural of paragon

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Recent Examples of paragons Kathleen Hanna fronted punk greats Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, two bands that existed at different times in the evolving (but still sexist) conversation about women and their place in culture, with the musicians often serving as paragons of feminist critique and anguish. Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Feb. 2026 For instance, there is no reason to fear that Canadian, German, or Japanese nuclear weapons would end up in the hands of rogue states or terrorist organizations; all three are paragons of responsibility, state capacity, and domestic stability. Moritz S. Graefrath, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 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 These crunchy paragons are slightly sweet, sour and properly hot. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 6 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paragons
Noun
  • Feinseth believes that Microsoft’s massive capital investments in AI data centers and proprietary models support the bull case.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 17 May 2026
  • In 90 to 100 percent of the conversations, the models reached the same destination.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Noun
  • Other recent examples of state-level litigation also have focused on addressing residential segregation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
  • One of the most notable examples of this is back in 2010, when Airbnb formed a partnership with Craigslist to cross-post its listings.
    Micah Logan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.
    Ari Berman, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026
  • This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • Featuring Steven Bernstein on brass, Kenny Wollesen on drums and percussion, Douglas Wieselman on winds and guitar, Briggan Krauss on saxophone and guitar, and Tony Scherr on bass, these arrangements are more muscular and robust than many of their original incarnations.
    David Harris, SPIN, 11 May 2026
  • In all, 12 Terrells have worked at AT&T or its various incarnations.
    Thomas C. Zambito, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Some of Thomas’s critique appeared to be aimed at weak-willed conservatives, including his fellow-Justices, for being, as Thomas perceives it, too spineless to stand up for the ideals enshrined in the Declaration.
    Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
  • The award is offered in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, and honors those who embody the ideals of liberty, service, and civic responsibility.
    Patrick Damp, CBS News, 20 May 2026

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“Paragons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragons. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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