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paragon

/ˈpæɹəɡən/noun

Someone so excellent that others treat them as the ideal example to copy.

Example sentence

  • “My grandmother was a paragon of patience with all her grandchildren.”

Usually in 'paragon of': a paragon of virtue, a paragon of patience. Slightly literary.

Related words

paramedicA trained and certified medical worker who treats patients in emergencies before they reach a hospital.paradoxA statement that appears to contradict itself yet might still be true.paramountA leader or person who holds the highest authority.pantryA small storage room or cupboard near the kitchen where food and cooking equipment are kept.parchedTo dry out and scorch the surface of something with intense heat.panoramaA complete, wide view of everything around a particular spot.