Paragon – A person or thing deemed to be a perfect example of a particular quality or ability
(Pronounced par-uh-gon)
To remember the definition of the word paragon, use the following mnemonic:
The parrot had gone (paragon) and shat on her shoulder. She didn't make a fuss, she was a supreme example of self control.
Examples of paragon in a sentence
He'd never once been late for work, his manager considered him a paragon of punctuality.
She was never happy with what she had and always wanted more, she was a paragon of greed.
He was a paragon of writing, every one of his books had won multiple awards.