Paragon

[Par·a*gon]

Paragon applies to someone who is a model of perfection in some quality or trait. We link paragon with other words that follow it, such as "paragon of virtue" or "paragon of patience."

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A companion; a match; an equal.

Noun
an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

Noun
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

n.
A companion; a match; an equal.

n.
Emulation; rivalry; competition.

n.
A model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence.

n.
A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.

v. t.
To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.

v. t.
To compare with; to equal; to rival.

v. t.
To serve as a model for; to surpass.

v. i.
To be equal; to hold comparison.

Paragon

Par"a*gon , n. [OF. paragon, F. parangon; cf. It. paragone, Sp. paragon, parangon; prob. fr. Gr. to rub against; beside + whetstone; cf. LGr. a polishing stone.] 1. A companion; a match; an equal. [Obs.] Spenser.

Philoclea, who indeed had no paragon but her sister.

2. Emulation; rivalry; competition. [Obs.]

Full many feats adventurous Performed, in paragon of proudest men.

3. A model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence. Udall.

Man, . . . the paragon of animals !

The riches of sweet Mary's son, Boy-rabbi, Israel's paragon.

4. (Print.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.

Paragon

Par"a*gon, v. t. [Cf. OF. paragonner, F. parangonner.] 1. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with. [Obs.] Sir P. Sidney. 2. To compare with; to equal; to rival. [R.] Spenser.

In arms anon to paragon the morn, The morn new rising.

3. To serve as a model for; to surpass. [Obs.]

He hath achieved a maid That paragons description and wild fame.

Paragon

Par"a*gon, v. i. To be equal; to hold comparison. [R.]

Few or none could . . . paragon with her.

A companion; a match; an equal.

To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.

To be equal; to hold comparison.

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Usage Examples

I'm not on a mission. I'm not a paragon of health for anybody. I'm not going to run a marathon or model for 'Men's Health' or go on bike rides with Lance Armstrong. I'm not. Trust me.

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