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And Hanks himself, that paragon of niceness, has only become a bigger avatar of American identity.

"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.

Though it’s the paragon for gay romance films, the movie’s air of prestige has somewhat clouded its thematic resonance over the years.

He blames Nora for the hurt he’ll never get over, but he doesn’t want to go down as the paragon of bad husbands.

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra held the Jewish community up as a paragon for what the state ought to strive for in challenging times.