I. noun
an individual of unequaled excellence often serving as a model
she is a paragon of a caring physician
Synonyms: ideal, jewel, nonesuch, nonpareil, phoenix; compare model 2
Related Word: apotheosis, epitome, last word, quintessence, ultimate; archetype, beau ideal, exemplar, pattern; ||beaut, beauty, crackerjack, gem, love, lovely, peach, trump; champ, champion; cream, pick, tops
II. verb
Synonyms: equate 2, assimilate, compare, liken, match, parallel