Synonyms, Grades 9–10: Ideal

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  1. paragon
    a perfect embodiment of a concept
  2. epitome
    a standard or typical example
  3. apotheosis
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  4. nonpareil
    model of excellence or perfection of a kind
  5. archetype
    something that serves as a model
  6. utopia
    ideally perfect state
  7. exemplar
    a person or thing to be imitated; ideal model
  8. model
    a person or thing to be imitated; ideal model
  9. benchmark
    a standard by which something can be measured or judged
  10. criterion
    the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
  11. standard
    the ideal in terms of which something can be judged
  12. acme
    the highest level or degree attainable
  13. pinnacle
    the highest level or degree attainable
  14. superlative
    the highest level or degree attainable
  15. peak
    the highest level or degree attainable
  16. prime
    the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
Created on Fri Feb 27 16:16:04 EST 2026 (updated Fri Feb 27 16:19:57 EST 2026)

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