'Paragon' definitions:

Definition of 'paragon'

From: WordNet
noun
An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept [syn: paragon, idol, perfection, beau ideal]
noun
Model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal [syn: ideal, paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch]

Definition of 'Paragon'

From: GCIDE
  • Paragon \Par"a*gon\ (p[a^]r"[.a]*g[o^]n), n. [OF. paragon, F. parangon; cf. It. paragone, Sp. paragon, parangon; prob. fr. Gr. ? to rub against; para` beside + ? whetstone; cf. LGr. ? a polishing stone.]
  • 1. A companion; a match; an equal. [Obs.] --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • Philoclea, who indeed had no paragon but her sister. --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Emulation; rivalry; competition. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • Full many feats adventurous Performed, in paragon of proudest men. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A model or pattern; especially a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence. --Udall. [1913 Webster]
  • Man, . . . the paragon of animals ! --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • The riches of sweet Mary's son, Boy-rabbi, Israel's paragon. --Emerson. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Print.) A size of type between great primer and double pica. See the Note under Type. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Paragon'

From: GCIDE
  • Paragon \Par"a*gon\, v. t. [Cf. OF. paragonner, F. parangonner.] [1913 Webster]
  • 1. To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with. [Obs.] --Sir P. Sidney. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To compare with; to equal; to rival. [R.] --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • In arms anon to paragon the morn, The morn new rising. --Glover. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To serve as a model for; to surpass. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • He hath achieved a maid That paragons description and wild fame. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Paragon'

From: GCIDE
  • Paragon \Par"a*gon\, v. i. To be equal; to hold comparison. [R.] [1913 Webster]
  • Few or none could . . . paragon with her. --Shelton. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'paragon'

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Paragon, IN -- U.S. town in Indiana

From: Gazetteer 2000
Name :
Paragon, IN -- U.S. town in Indiana
Population (2000) :
663
Housing Units (2000) :
275
Land area (2000) :
0.251058 sq. miles (0.650237 sq. km)
Water area (2000) :
0.000000 sq. miles (0.000000 sq. km)
Total area (2000) :
0.251058 sq. miles (0.650237 sq. km)
FIPS code :
57870
Located within :
Indiana (IN), FIPS 18
Location :
39.394901 N, 86.561797 W
ZIP Codes (1990) :
46166
Note :
some ZIP codes may be omitted esp. for suburbs.

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