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
But would elite athletes, these paragons of super-fitness, really take such a dumb risk?
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
Trump, after all, is hardly a paragon of consistency.
—Reid Smith, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
The game it was based on was not exactly a paragon of artistic merit to begin with.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 21 May 2025
After resting in stainless steel, the product that emerges is a paragon of complexity.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 2 June 2025
Trump, after all, is hardly a paragon of consistency.
—Reid Smith, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2025
The game it was based on was not exactly a paragon of artistic merit to begin with.
—Calum Marsh, New York Times, 21 May 2025
After resting in stainless steel, the product that emerges is a paragon of complexity.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for paragon
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The pool brand names and model numbers can be found on the pool liner on the outside of the pool.—
Melina Khan,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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In this new phase, Royo will focus on optimizing costs, making assets profitable and revitalizing its business model through innovation, sustainability and diversification into new markets, such as technical fabrics.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 July 2025
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Send ideas and tips to [email protected].—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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What does the heat index chart look like? To get an idea of how air temperatures and humidity levels produce apparent temperatures, here is the NWS' heat index chart.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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For example, fructose (fruit sugar) is converted to glucose in the liver, and so is galactose (a component of milk sugar).—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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For example, the Bay View Neighborhood Association supports residents through advocacy and community improvements.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
25 July 2025
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The Pistols never rose out of the clubs during their original incarnation and lived off near-starvation wages doled out to them every week by McLaren.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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In one incarnation, this is a tall, pivoting indoor fan.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
12 July 2025
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“Paragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragon. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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