as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
in Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as the one knight who is a paragon of virtue
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Recent Examples of paragon
Throughout all of them, Strait continues cementing his role in the genre as a paragon of sustained excellence.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
In Western philosophy, Socrates is often held up as the paragon of wisdom.
—Matt Butcher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Kathleen Hanna fronted punk greats Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, two bands that existed at different times in the evolving (but still sexist) conversation about women and their place in culture, with the musicians often serving as paragons of feminist critique and anguish.
—Eric Farwell and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2024
The ample marble shower boasts elegant brass fittings, and, somehow, there’s a surfeit of power outlets and USB chargers nestled within this paragon of old-world luxury.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2024
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
In Western philosophy, Socrates is often held up as the paragon of wisdom.
—Matt Butcher, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
Kathleen Hanna fronted punk greats Bikini Kill and Le Tigre, two bands that existed at different times in the evolving (but still sexist) conversation about women and their place in culture, with the musicians often serving as paragons of feminist critique and anguish.
—Eric Farwell and Chris Bellamy, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2024
The ample marble shower boasts elegant brass fittings, and, somehow, there’s a surfeit of power outlets and USB chargers nestled within this paragon of old-world luxury.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2024
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Under Biggest Threats of Extreme Fire Celebrity Homes Under 'Significant Threat' From Malibu Franklin Fire Pepperdine has historically used the shelter-in-place model, according to Gash.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The idea is that adding more computing power and more data guarantees better models to an infinite degree.Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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This idea is inspired by African American leader and activist Malcolm X.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 12 Dec. 2024
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Story tips and ideas can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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For example, the AirPods Pro 2’s Hearing Aid function is only available when the External Sound Capture mode is enabled, but the pressure-sensitive sensor on the shaft used to switch between settings was a little difficult for my grandmother to operate.Asuka Kawanabe, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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For example, the Department of Commerce awarded $16 billion in incentives and tax credits last month alone to boost projects to support the creation of microchips, which the White House credits with spurring $180 billion in private investments in the semiconductor industry.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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But the kinks were worked out on set, with digital 3D production also introduced in its early incarnations.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Dec. 2024
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People began to talk online via Reddit and Facebook about the pants-wetting anticipation associated with waiting—sometimes for months on end—for the latest incarnation of the X-Mid to drop.M. John Fayhee, Outside Online, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Paragon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paragon. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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