Associations to the word «Paragon»

Wiktionary

PARAGON, noun. A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality. [from 16th c.]
PARAGON, noun. (obsolete) A companion; a match; an equal. [16th–19th c.]
PARAGON, noun. (obsolete) Comparison; competition. [16th–17th c.]
PARAGON, noun. (typography) (printing) (dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point. [from 18th c.]
PARAGON, noun. A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.
PARAGON, verb. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
PARAGON, verb. To compare with; to equal; to rival.
PARAGON, verb. To serve as a model for; to surpass.
PARAGON, verb. To be equal; to hold comparison.

Dictionary definition

PARAGON, noun. An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.
PARAGON, noun. Model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal.

Wise words

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