paragon /parˈə-gon or -gən/

1. A model of perfection or supreme excellence
2. A match or equal (archaic)
3. A mate (Spenser)
4. A rival (archaic)
5. (a) comparison (Spenser)
6. Emulation, competition (Spenser)
7. A diamond of 100 carats or more
8. A black marble (obsolete)
9. A camlet used in upholstery and dressmaking (obsolete)
10. 20-point printing-type intermediate between great-primer and double-pica

1. To compare
2. To match
3. To surpass (Shakespeare)
4. To hold up as a paragon (Shakespeare)

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