Word meaning
paragon
noun · PAIR-uh-gon
What does paragon mean?
Paragon means a person or thing regarded as a perfect example of a quality.
Paragon in a sentence
“She's a paragon of patience with her students.”
Synonyms for paragon
- model
- epitome
- exemplar
How to remember paragon
- Say it out loud a few times: PAIR-uh-gon.
- Write one sentence of your own using paragon, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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