Model of excellence or perfection (7)
I believe the answer is:
paragon
I believe this is a double definition.
'model of excellence' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'perfection' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for paragon that I've seen before include "A perfect person - pagan or what?" , "Exemplar" , "Flawless model" , "Role model" , "Perfect type" .)