paragon
a model of excellence or perfection
Paragon in a sentence
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She was held up as a paragon of integrity in a corrupt industry.
The biography portrays her as a paragon of scientific rigor, never publishing a claim she had not tested.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “paragon” well
A paragon is held up as a flawless model for others to imitate, a stronger claim than merely calling someone admirable.
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