What does Paragon mean?
Definitions for Paragon
ˈpær əˌgɒn, -gənparagon
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Paragon.
Princeton's WordNet
paragon, idol, perfection, beau idealnoun
an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept
ideal, paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuchnoun
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
Wiktionary
paragonnoun
A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality.
In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.
paragonnoun
A companion; a match; an equal.
paragonnoun
Comparison; competition.
paragonnoun
A size of type between great primer and double pica.
paragonnoun
A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.
paragonverb
to compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with
paragonverb
to compare with; to equal; to rival
paragonverb
to serve as a model for; to surpass
paragonverb
to be equal; to hold comparison
Etymology: From paragone, peragone, paragon, from paragone, from paragonare, from παρακονάω, from παρά + ἀκόνη.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Paragonnoun
Etymology: paragon, from parage, equality, old French; paragone, Italian.
An angel! or, if not,
An earthly paragon. William Shakespeare.Tunis was never grac’d before with such a paragon to their queen. William Shakespeare, Tempest.
Alone he rode without his paragon. Edmund Spenser.
To Paragonverb
Etymology: parangonner, French.
The picture of Pamela, in little form, he wore in a tablet, purposing to paragon the little one with Artesia’s length, not doubting but even, in that little quantity, the excellency of that would shine through the weakness of the other. Philip Sidney.
I will give thee bloody teeth,
If thou with Cæsar paragon again
My man of men. William Shakespeare.Proud seat
Of Lucifer, so by allusion call’d
Of that bright star to Satan paragon’d. John Milton, Par. Lost.He hath atchiev’d a maid
That paragons description and wild fame;
One that excels the quirks of blazoning pens. William Shakespeare.We will wear our mortal state with her,
Catharine our queen, before the primest creature
That’s paragon’d i’ th’ world. William Shakespeare, Hen. VIII.
ChatGPT
paragon
A paragon is a person or thing that is considered to be a perfect example of a particular quality or type. It represents an ideal standard or model of excellence and perfection.
Webster Dictionary
Paragonnoun
a companion; a match; an equal
Paragonnoun
emulation; rivalry; competition
Paragonnoun
a model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence
Paragonnoun
a size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type
Paragonverb
to compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with
Paragonverb
to compare with; to equal; to rival
Paragonverb
to serve as a model for; to surpass
Paragonverb
to be equal; to hold comparison
Etymology: [OF. paragon, F. parangon; cf. It. paragone, Sp. paragon, parangon; prob. fr. Gr. to rub against; para` beside + whetstone; cf. LGr. a polishing stone.]
Wikidata
Paragon
Paragon is a speed metal/power metal band from Hamburg, Germany.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Paragon
par′a-gon, n. a pattern or model with which comparisons are made: (Spens.) a companion or a rival: something supremely excellent: a size of printing-type intermediate between great-primer and double pica, equal to 20 points in the newer system.—v.t. to compare: to bring into comparison with: (Shak.) to surpass. [O. Fr., from Sp. compound prep. para con, in comparison with—L. pro, for, ad, to, con=cum, with.]
The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
PARAGON
The model man a woman regrets she gave up for the one she mistakenly married.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
PARAGON
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Paragon is ranked #141140 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Paragon surname appeared 118 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Paragon.
86.4% or 102 total occurrences were White.
6.7% or 8 total occurrences were Black.
5% or 6 total occurrences were Asian.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Paragon in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Paragon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of Paragon in a Sentence
Trump’s verbiage does not sound compassionate, i don’t hold him up as a paragon of Christian virtue, but I’m not looking for that in a candidate. I’m looking for someone who is prudent and can make good political decisions.
Our capsule is fitted with state-of-the-art space-rated life support systems, designed and manufactured by Paragon Space Development Corporation, who are global leaders in life support technology.
We’re not prepared right now to hold ourselves up as the paragon for all of society, But we do think that the NFL has a role to play. We can set a good example.
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Translations for Paragon
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- Paragon, VorbildGerman
- dechado, parangónSpanish
- نمونه کاملPersian
- [[olla]] [[esikuvana]], esikuva, perikuvaFinnish
- parangon, parangonnerFrench
- ard-hampleyrManx
- suri teladanIndonesian
- paragonare, paragoneItalian
- דוּגמָה וְמוֹפֵתHebrew
- パラゴンJapanese
- 모범Korean
- nosterLatin
- toonbeeldDutch
- paragonNorwegian
- wzórPolish
- modeloPortuguese
- pildă, [[model]] de [[perfecțiune]], luceafărRomanian
- образец, парагонRussian
- פּאַראַגראַףYiddish
- 模范Chinese
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