paragon

/หˆpรฆษนษ™ษกษ™n/
noun
  1. 1

    A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.

    โ€œIn the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation.โ€

  2. 2

    A companion; a match; an equal.

  3. 3

    Comparison; competition.

  4. 4

    The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point.

  5. 5

    A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.

verb
  1. 1

    To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.

  2. 2

    To compare with; to equal; to rival.

  3. 3

    To serve as a model for; to surpass.

  4. 4

    To be equal; to hold comparison.

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/paragon