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paragon

nounHigh-frequency wordMore P words

a model of excellence or perfection

In a sentence

Paragon in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing paragon in a sentence.

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.

Synonyms
exemplarepitomeidealmodel
Antonyms

None listed.

Usage & nuance

Using “paragon” well

A paragon is held up as a flawless model for others to imitate, a stronger claim than merely calling someone admirable.

Common questions

Questions about “paragon

Paragon (noun) means a model of excellence or perfection
Here is paragon used in an example sentence: "She was held up as a paragon of integrity in a corrupt industry." Another example: "The biography portrays her as a paragon of scientific rigor, never publishing a claim she had not tested."
Common synonyms for paragon include exemplar, epitome, ideal, model.
Pair paragon with exemplar, epitome, ideal, and model in Sentence Equivalence.
Yes. Paragon is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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