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[ noun ] an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

Synonyms

perfection beau_ideal idol

Used in print

(The New York Times,...)

If such a paragon of perfection as Palmer could commit such a scoring sacrilege , there was hope left for all .

Related terms

ideal gold_standard idolize

2
[ noun ] model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal

Synonyms

ideal saint apotheosis nonesuch nonsuch nonpareil

Related terms

model jimdandy humdinger class_act apotheosize

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Rhymes with

aragon oregon hexagon pentagon octagon pentagon argonne argon polygon polygon hogan saigon

Phonetic and Homophones

P EH1 R AH0 G AA2 N

Similar Spelling

paragonite parazoan parson Paraguayan parsons

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