paragon

1. n. A companion; a match; an equal. Source: opted

2. n. Emulation; rivalry; competition. Source: opted

3. n. A model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence. Source: opted

4. n. A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type. Source: opted

5. v. t. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with. Source: opted

6. v. t. To compare with; to equal; to rival. Source: opted

7. v. t. To serve as a model for; to surpass. Source: opted

8. v. i. To be equal; to hold comparison. Source: opted

9. n. an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept Source: wordnet

10. n. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal Source: wordnet

11. A size of type between great primer and double pica. See theNote under Type. Source: adambom

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