par·a·gon 
/ˈperəˌgɑ:n, Brit ˈpærəgən/ noun
plural par·a·gons /ˈperəˌgɑ:n, Brit ˈpærəgən/ noun [count] formal : a person or thing that is perfect or excellent in some way and should be considered a model or example to be copied
▪ He's no moral paragon. — often + of ▪ The company is a paragon of modern manufacturing techniques. ▪ He is a paragon of virtue. [=he is a very virtuous person]
▪ He's no moral paragon. — often + of ▪ The company is a paragon of modern manufacturing techniques. ▪ He is a paragon of virtue. [=he is a very virtuous person]
