'Paragon' definitions:
Definition of 'paragon'
(from WordNet)
noun
noun
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'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- A per se,
- ace,
- acme,
- apotheosis,
- archetype,
- assimilate,
- bathing beauty,
- beau ideal,
- beaut,
- beauty,
- beauty contest winner,
- beauty queen,
- belle,
- best type,
- boss,
- bunny,
- champ,
- champion,
- charmer,
- chief,
- choice,
- chosen,
- classic,
- commander,
- compare,
- cover girl,
- crackerjack,
- cream,
- criterion,
- cynosure,
- dazzler,
- dean,
- dream,
- ego ideal,
- elect,
- elite,
- enchantress,
- epitome,
- exemplar,
- fat,
- flower,
- fugleman,
- gem,
- genius,
- good example,
- great beauty,
- head,
- hero,
- higher-up,
- ideal,
- jewel,
- knockout,
- lady fair,
- last word,
- laureate,
- leader,
- liken,
- looker,
- love,
- lovely,
- man of men,
- master,
- masterpiece,
- masterwork,
- match,
- mirror,
- Miss America,
- model,
- nonesuch,
- nonpareil,
- optimum,
- parallel,
- pattern,
- pattern of perfection,
- peach,
- phoenix,
- pick,
- pinup,
- pinup girl,
- prime,
- principal,
- prize,
- prodigy,
- prototype,
- pussycat,
- queen,
- quintessence,
- raving beauty,
- reigning beauty,
- ruler,
- select,
- senior,
- sex kitten,
- shining example,
- slick chick,
- standard,
- star,
- stunner,
- superior,
- superlative,
- superman,
- superstar,
- the best,
- the best ever,
- the greatest,
- the most,
- the tops,
- the very best,
- top dog,
- tops,
- trump,
- ultimate,
- very model,
- virtuoso
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.