" beau ideal "

1: someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation;

  * e.g., " ... she is the beau ideal of the dedicated medical professional "

•  Synonyms : 

•  classic,

•  eidolon,

•  exemplar,

•  idea,

•  ideal,

•  model,

•  nonesuch,

•  nonpareil,

•  paragon,

•  patron saint

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)

2: the most perfect type or example;

  * e.g., " ... Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous architectural creation, Falling Water, is widely regarded as the beau ideal of a building in harmony with its setting "

•  Synonyms : 

•  acme,

•  apotheosis,

•  byword,

•  classic,

•  epitome,

•  exemplar,

•  ideal,

•  perfection,

•  quintessence

•  Antonyms : 

• (N/A)