paragon

/ˈpæɹəɡən/noun

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

Example sentences

“My grandmother was a paragon of patience with all her grandchildren.”
“The coach held up her captain as a paragon of hard work and fair play.”

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

Synonyms for paragon

model
epitome
exemplar
ideal
embodiment

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Related words

philanthropyGenerous giving of money, time, or effort to improve the lives of other people.pinnacleThe very top or most successful point of something.prescientSeeming to know about events before they actually happen.pristineCompletely clean and untouched, as if in its original perfect condition.munificentExtremely generous with money or gifts.mirthCheerful amusement and fun, usually shown by laughter.