Paragon

['pærəg(ə)n] or ['pærəɡɑn]

Definition

(noun.) an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.

Checked by Clifton--From WordNet

Definition

(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.

Editor: Quentin

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Model, pattern, master-piece, CHEF-D'ŒUVRE, BEAU IDEAL, nonesuch, pink.

Typist: Terrence

Definition

n. a pattern or model with which comparisons are made: (Spens.) a companion or a rival: something supremely excellent: a size of printing-type intermediate between great-primer and double pica equal to 20 points in the newer system.—v.t. to compare: to bring into comparison with: (Shak.) to surpass.

Editor: Noreen

Unserious Contents or Definition

The model man a woman regrets she gave up for the one she mistakenly married.

Typed by Dave

Examples

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