[Vocabulary] A word that means a great example of

[kazewolf]

Hello, recently I found a word that meant a great example of, however I completely forgot what was that word.

The word in use:
John is the (xxxxx) of an A Grade student.
Thanks.

 

[freezeframe]

epitome

 

[kazewolf]

Aha!
That was the word.
Thanks a lot.