Associations to the word «Paragon»

PARAGON, noun. A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality. [from 16th c.]

PARAGON, noun. (obsolete) A companion; a match; an equal. [16th–19th c.]

PARAGON, noun. (obsolete) Comparison; competition. [16th–17th c.]

PARAGON, noun. (typography) (printing) (dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point. [from 18th c.]

PARAGON, noun. A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.

PARAGON, verb. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.

PARAGON, verb. To compare with; to equal; to rival.

PARAGON, verb. To serve as a model for; to surpass.

PARAGON, verb. To be equal; to hold comparison.

PARAGON, noun. An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.

PARAGON, noun. Model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal.