paragon

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Synonyms: aragon, paradon, paraxon, patagon

Antonyms: aragon, paradon, paraxon, patagon

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Noun

1. A [[person]] of [[preeminent]] qualities, who acts as a [[pattern]] or [[model]] for others. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|obsolete}} A [[companion]]; a [[match]]; an [[equal]]. {{defdate|16th–19th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|obsolete}} [[comparison|Comparison]]; [[competition]]. {{defdate|16th–17th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|typography|printing|dated}} The [[size]] of [[type]] between [[great primer]] and [[double pica]], [[standardize]]d as 20-[[point]]. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|[[gemmology]]}} A flawless [[diamond]] of at least 100 [[carat]]s.

Verb

1. To [[compare]]; to [[parallel]]; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
2. To compare with; to [[equal]]; to [[rival]].
3. To serve as a model for; to [[surpass]].
4. To be equal; to hold [[comparison]].

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