Synonyms: ideal, paragon, nonesuch, nonpareil, nonsuch, saint, apotheosis
Definition: model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
Similar words: model, role model
Definition: someone worthy of imitation
Usage: every child needs a role model
Synonyms: saint, angel, holy man, holy person
Definition: person of exceptional holiness
Similar words: good person
Definition: a person who is good to other people
Synonyms: saint
Definition: a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
Similar words: deity, divinity, immortal, god
Definition: any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force
Synonyms: canonise, canonize, saint
Definition: declare (a dead person) to be a saint
Usage: After he was shown to have performed a miracle, the priest was canonized
Similar words: hold, declare, adjudge
Definition: declare to be
Usage: She was declared incompetent; judge held that the defendant was innocent
Definition: hold sacred
Similar words: revere, reverence, fear, venerate
Definition: regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
Usage: Fear God as your father; We venerate genius