noun emulation; rivalry; competition.
2. paragon ·vi to be equal; to hold comparison.
3. paragon ·noun a companion; a match; an equal.
4. paragon ·vt to serve as a model for; to surpass.
5. paragon ·vt to compare with; to equal; to rival.
6. paragon ·noun a model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence.
7. paragon ·noun a size of type between great primer and double pica. ·see the note under type.
8. paragon ·vt to compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.