paragon

The word “paragon” has 3 syllables: par-a-gon

It's pronounced as /ˈpær.ə.ɡən/


What is synonym and antonym for paragon?

In the thesaurus, “paragon” has 61 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for paragon along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for paragon

  • acme
  • apex
  • apotheosis
  • archetype
  • beau ideal
  • beauty
  • best
  • champ
  • champion
  • classic
  • crackerjack
  • cream
  • criterion
  • culmination
  • cynosure
  • eidolon
  • embodiment
  • epitome
  • essence
  • example
  • exemplar
  • gage
  • gauge
  • gem
  • guideline
  • idea
  • ideal
  • incarnation
  • jewel
  • love
  • lovely
  • manifestation
  • mirror
  • model
  • nonesuch
  • nonpareil
  • original
  • paradigm
  • patron saint
  • pattern
  • peach
  • peak
  • perfection
  • personification
  • phantom
  • phoenix
  • pick
  • pink
  • pinnacle
  • principle
  • prototype
  • quintessence
  • role model
  • rule
  • standard
  • sublimation
  • summit
  • tops
  • touchstone
  • ultimate
  • zenith

Antonyms for paragon

  • flaw
  • imperfection
  • worst

Meanings of paragon

  • noun
    1. A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
    2. A companion; a match; an equal.
    3. Comparison; competition.
    4. The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point.
    5. A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.
  • verb
    1. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
    2. To compare with; to equal; to rival.
    3. To serve as a model for; to surpass.
    4. To be equal; to hold comparison.

Example Sentences

  • She is often regarded as a paragon of virtue in our community.
  • The scientist was considered a paragon of integrity for her honest research practices.
  • His dedication to helping others made him a paragon of selflessness.
  • The novel's hero was a paragon of bravery, facing challenges without fear.
  • The award was given to a paragon of excellence in education, celebrating her innovative teaching methods.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to paragon, such as: acme, apex, apotheosis, archetype, beau ideal, beauty, best.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

byword

  • abstract
  • acme
  • adage
  • aphorism
  • apophthegm
  • apothegm
  • apotheosis
  • archetype
  • avatar
  • axiom
  • beau ideal
  • benchmark
  • bromide
  • catchphrase
  • catchword
  • classic
  • cliche
  • comment
  • commonplace
  • criterion
  • dictum
  • embodier
  • embodiment
  • epigram
  • epithet
  • epitome
  • exemplar
  • expression
  • felicity
  • formula
  • gnome
  • gnomic saying
  • handle
  • height
  • ideal
  • incarnation
  • incorporation
  • last word
  • manifestation
  • maxim
  • meridian
  • model
  • motto
  • nickname
  • nonpareil
  • note
  • paradigm
  • paragon
  • perfection
  • personification
  • platitude
  • precept
  • prototype
  • proverb
  • quintessence
  • reflection
  • remark
  • saw
  • saying
  • sententia
  • shibboleth
  • slogan
  • standard
  • standing joke
  • touchstone
  • truism
  • truth
  • ultimate
  • wheeze
  • word
  • yardstick
  • zenith

eidola

  • acmes
  • apexes
  • apices
  • apotheoses
  • archetypes
  • beau ideals
  • classics
  • culminations
  • embodiments
  • epitomes
  • essences
  • examples
  • exemplars
  • gages
  • gauges
  • guidelines
  • ideals
  • ideas
  • incarnations
  • manifestations
  • mirrors
  • models
  • nonesuches
  • nonpareils
  • paradigms
  • paragons
  • patron saints
  • patterns
  • peaks
  • personifications
  • phantoms
  • pinks
  • pinnacles
  • principles
  • quintessences
  • role models
  • rules
  • standards
  • summits
  • touchstones
  • zeniths

eidolon

eidolons

  • acmes
  • apexes
  • apices
  • apotheoses
  • archetypes
  • beau ideals
  • classics
  • culminations
  • embodiments
  • epitomes
  • essences
  • examples
  • exemplars
  • gages
  • gauges
  • guidelines
  • ideals
  • ideas
  • incarnations
  • manifestations
  • mirrors
  • models
  • nonesuches
  • nonpareils
  • paradigms
  • paragons
  • patron saints
  • patterns
  • peaks
  • personifications
  • phantoms
  • pinks
  • pinnacles
  • principles
  • quintessences
  • role models
  • rules
  • standards
  • summits
  • touchstones
  • zeniths

example

  • archetype
  • case
  • case history
  • case in point
  • citation
  • classic
  • copy
  • cross section
  • evidence
  • excuse
  • exemplar
  • exemplification
  • for instance
  • ideal
  • illustration
  • indication
  • instance
  • kind of thing
  • lesson
  • locus classicus
  • manifestation
  • microcosm
  • object
  • original
  • paradigm
  • paragon
  • part
  • pattern
  • precedent
  • prototype
  • quotation
  • representation
  • representative
  • sample
  • sampling
  • sign
  • specimen
  • standard
  • stereotype
  • symbol

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