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What does paragon mean?

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Noun
  1. A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality. [from 16th c.]
  2. (obsolete) A companion; a match; an equal. [16th–19th c.]
  3. (obsolete) Comparison; competition. [16th–17th c.]
  4. (typography, printing, dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point. [from 18th c.]
  5. A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats.
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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