<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a model or pattern of excellence or of a particular excellence</li><li>a paragon of virtue</li><li>someone of exceptional merit</li><li>a 20-point type</li><li>an unusually large, round pearl</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to compare; parallel</li><li>to be a match for; rival</li><li>to surpass</li><li>to regard as a paragon</li></ul>