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
One big question now, Thomas says, is whether a tie-up with a paragon of fast-fashion alienates Everlane's current clientele — or sways Shein shoppers to trade up.
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Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
22 May 2026
The paragon of mixed-use development remains The Battery, which the Atlanta Braves opened in 2017.
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Matt Baker,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
His Japanese guest, usually a paragon of diplomatic cool, visibly squirmed.
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Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
While farmers may appear paragons of independence, their decisions do not occur in a vacuum; farmers are embedded in a community.
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Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
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Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
22 May 2026
The paragon of mixed-use development remains The Battery, which the Atlanta Braves opened in 2017.
—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
His Japanese guest, usually a paragon of diplomatic cool, visibly squirmed.
—
Andreas Kluth,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
While farmers may appear paragons of independence, their decisions do not occur in a vacuum; farmers are embedded in a community.
—
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for paragon
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paragon
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While state studies have criticized the state’s education governance model, voters have rejected at least four attempts dating back to 1928 to reform the position.
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Many of Haaland’s bags are actually Haut à Courroies (HAC), the model that the Birkin is based off, but with a slightly taller and narrower profile.
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Aries March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
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March 21 – April 19 The person waiting for your signal may need the clearest version of your idea.
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Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
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One example is a joint venture with CDA near the future Route 390 and I-490 interchange next to O’Hare.
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None of them had heard of the Village People, which still tours in its latest incarnation, with a Willis lookalike on lead vocals.
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The investment comes during the run-up to a milestone for the modern incarnation of the sport, which was invented centuries ago by Native Americans, with its inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
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“Paragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragon. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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