paragon

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Once seen as volatile, software came to be viewed by Wall Street as the paragon of stability, because businesses seemed loath to switch products once they became embedded in their workstreams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

It’s worth noting that Weiss herself does not appear to be a paragon of newsroom professionalism.

From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025

"He's not a paragon of technical prowess, nor does he stand out for his vision, his long ball touch, or his ability to link up," said Real Sociedad expert Ramajo.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

Marnie Michaels, Williams’ equally adored and derided, often cringe-inducing character in Lena Dunham’s similarly contentious, hit HBO series “Girls,” once stood as the paragon for contemporary narcissism.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

If Harry Gordon was such a paragon of looks and enterprise, why had he selected her?

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson