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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024par•a•gon /ˈpærəˌgɑn, -gən/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- a model or pattern of excellence:a paragon of virtue, who was not capable of committing a crime.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024par•a•gon (par′ə gon′, -gən),USA pronunciation n. - a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence.
- Printinga 20-point type.
- Jewelryan unusually large, round pearl.
v.t. - to compare;
parallel. - to be a match for;
rival. - [Obs.]to surpass.
- [Obs.]to regard as a paragon.
- Greek parágōn, present participle of parágein to bring side by side
- Old Italian paragone comparison, perh.
- Middle French
- 1540–50
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged ideal, standard; nonesuch, nonpareil.
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