paragon vs real deal

paragon

noun
  • A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model for others. 

  • A flawless diamond of at least 100 carats. 

verb
  • To serve as a model for; to surpass. 

  • To compare with; to equal; to rival. 

  • To compare; to parallel; to put in rivalry or emulation with. 

  • To be equal; to hold comparison. 

real deal

noun
  • A thing or person that is genuine, authentic, or worthy of serious regard. 

  • An authentic bargain. 

  • A beneficial result or favorable state-of-affairs. 

How often have the words paragon and real deal occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )