{"word":"paragon","date":"2026-05-11","partOfSpeech":"noun","pronunciation":"PAIR-uh-gahn","definition":"a person or thing considered as a perfect example of something","example":"In Arthurian legend, Sir Galahad is depicted as a paragon of virtue.","etymology":"The word paragon comes from the Greek paragōn, meaning \"that which is set beside\" or \"model\", derived from para, \"beside\", and agō, \"to lead\". It entered the English language in the 15th century, initially used to describe a type of flawless diamond or other gemstone, later extending to its current meaning.","source":"merriam-webster","sourceUrl":"https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/paragon-2026-05-11","fetchedAt":"2026-05-11T12:39:23.422Z","cached":false}