paragon
- Noun. A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality. (defdate, from 16th c.) .
- Noun. (obsolete) A companion; a match; an equal. (defdate, 16th-19th c.) .
- Noun. (obsolete) Comparison; competition. (defdate, 16th-17th c.) .
- Noun. (typography) A size of type between great primer and double pica. (defdate, from 18th c.) .
- Noun. A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.
- Verb. to compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
- Verb. to compare with; to equal; to rival.
- Verb. to serve as a model for; to surpass.
- Verb. to be equal; to hold comparison.
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