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paragon

par·a·gon

paragon

pronunciation:: pae r gan [or] pae r gn
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part of speech:	noun
definition:	a model of excellence or of a particular admirable quality. Having always believed their father to be a paragon of virtue, they were shocked at these terrible revelations. synonyms: example, exemplar, monument, nonpareil similar words: angel, apotheosis, archetype, classic, ideal, model, nonesuch, paradigm, prince, treasure
related words:	angel, archetype, beauty, classic, ideal, idol, light, model, pattern, treasure

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