Paragons — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈper-ə-ˌgän/

Meaning & Definition of Paragons

Paragons (verb)

  1. to compare with, parallel
  2. to put in rivalry, match
  3. surpass

Paragons (noun)

  1. a model of excellence or perfection

Paragons (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation

    "in Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as the one knight who is a paragon of virtue"

    similar: beau ideals, classics, eidolons, exemplars, ideals, ideas, models, nonesuches, nonpareils, patron saints
    related: role models, embodiments, epitomes, incarnations, manifestations, personifications, phantoms, pinks, archetypes, examples, mirrors, paradigms, patterns, guidelines, principles, rules, gauges, standards, touchstones, essences, quintessences, acmes, apexes, apotheoses, culminations, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths

Related Entry: Paragon (noun)

Paragon is a different word from Paragons. The synonyms below are for paragon, not for paragons.

  1. someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation

    "in Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as the one knight who is a paragon of virtue"

    similar: beau ideal, classic, eidolon, exemplar, idea, ideal, model, nonesuch, nonpareil, patron saint
    related: role model, embodiment, epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification, phantom, pink, archetype, example, mirror, paradigm, pattern, guideline, principle, rule, gauge, standard, touchstone, essence, quintessence, acme, apex, apotheosis, culmination, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Paragons

The most common words with a similar meaning to Paragons:

beau ideals, classics, eidolons, exemplars, ideals, ideas, models, nonesuches, nonpareils, patron saints

Related Words for Paragons

role models, embodiments, epitomes, incarnations, manifestations, personifications, phantoms, pinks, archetypes, examples, mirrors, paradigms, patterns, guidelines, principles, rules, gauges, standards, touchstones, essences, quintessences, acmes, apexes, apotheoses, culminations, peaks, pinnacles, summits, zeniths

Word Forms of Paragons

Inflections: paragoned, paragoning

Origin & Etymology of Paragons

Middle French, from Old Italian paragone, literally, touchstone, from paragonare to test on a touchstone, from Greek parakonan to sharpen, from para- + akonē whetstone, from akē point; akin to Greek akmē point edge

First known use: circa 1586

Frequently Asked Questions about Paragons

What does "Paragons" mean?

"Paragons" means to compare with, parallel. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to compare with, parallel.

What is another word for "Paragons"?

Other words for "Paragons" include beau ideals, classics, eidolons, exemplars, ideals, ideas, models and nonesuches. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Paragons" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Paragons"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Paragons". Common alternatives include beau ideals, classics, eidolons, exemplars, ideals, ideas, models, nonesuches, nonpareils and patron saints.

How do you use "Paragons" in a sentence?

Examples of "Paragons" in a sentence: "in Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as the one knight who is a paragon of virtue".

Is "Paragons" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Paragons" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Paragons"?

"Paragons" is pronounced /ˈper-ə-ˌgän/.

What is the origin of the word "Paragons"?

"Paragons" comes from Middle French, from Old Italian paragone, literally, touchstone, from paragonare to test on a touchstone, from Greek parakonan to sharpen, from para- + akonē whetstone, from akē point; akin to Greek akmē point edge. First known use: circa 1586.

What is another word for "Paragons" meaning "someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation"?

When "Paragons" (noun) means someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation, synonyms include beau ideals, classics, eidolons, exemplars, ideals and ideas.