An ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept.

synonyms: idol, paragon, perfection.

Roget 650: perfection; perfectness etc. adj.; indefectibility^†; impeccancy^†, impeccability.    pink, beau ideal, phenix, paragon; pink of perfection, acme of perfection; ne plus ultra [Lat.]; summit etc. 210.    cygne noir [Fr.]; philosopher's stone; chrysolite, Koh-i-noor.    model, standard, pattern, mirror, admirable Crichton; trump, very prince of.    masterpiece, superexcellence etc. (goodness) 648^†; transcendence etc. (superiority) 33.    ... show more