paragon
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According to his 1409 biography, Boucicaut was a paragon of knighthood and an athlete who followed a punishing physical training regime, capable of vaulting fully armed onto his horse’s back.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
It’s worth noting that Weiss herself does not appear to be a paragon of newsroom professionalism.
From Slate • Oct. 6, 2025
When he eventually signed on for a superhero film, it was, fittingly, alongside Captain America, that upright paragon of virtue — and Redford played the villain.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 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
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
Vocabulary lists containing paragon
The Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
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The Diary of a Young Girl
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