Definition of paragons:
(n) :
A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others.
(v) :
To serve as a model for; to surpass.
(v) :
To compare with; to equal; to rival.
(v) :
To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.
(v) :
To be equal; to hold comparison.
(n) :
(typography, printing, dated) The size of type between great primer and double pica, standardized as 20-point.