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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.

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.  

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