“My step-father, on the other hand, is the paragon of a father figure and someone I can look up to as a role model.”

“In this case, we are treating women like they are saints, angels, or paragons of virtue.”

“And if these too-good-to-be-true paragons can also deliver the goods, it'll be the best change in management style since casual Friday.”

“People with pain can be fractious and difficult, and elderly people may not be paragons of charm and cheerfulness.”