a companion; a match; an equal.-emulation; rivalry; competition.-a model or pattern; a pattern of excellence or perfection; as, a paragon of beauty or eloquence.-a size of type between great primer and double pica. see the note under type.-to compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with.-to compare with; to equal; to rival.-to serve as a model for; to surpass.-to be equal; to hold comparison.