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Use "paragons" in a sentence
"We philosophers aren't exactly known as paragons of social grace and success."
"In development economics classrooms, countries such as Thailand and Malaysia were called paragons: Their high savings rates, industrious work forces and competent management of macroeconomic policy were cited as the signposts of Asia's dynamism and savvy."
"College newspapers may not be known as paragons of journalism, but some local schools have some trailblazing pieces online, such as Columbia Chronicle's"