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paragon - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'paragon' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Paragon [ n.]
- A companion; a match; an equal.
- Emulation; rivalry; competition.
- A model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence.
- A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type.
2 . Paragon [ v. i.]
- To be equal; to hold comparison.
3 . Paragon [ v. t.]
- To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
- To compare with; to equal; to rival.
- To serve as a model for; to surpass.