purist
noun
pur·ist
ˈpyu̇r-ist 
: a person who adheres strictly and often excessively to a tradition
especially
: one preoccupied with the purity of a language and its protection from the use of foreign or altered forms
Examples of purist in a Sentence
a purist who only drinks European wines
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This one is definitely for the automotive purists out there.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
Some purists see voice-over as a crutch, but this feels like an excellent example of that technique done right, adding depth that Edgerton’s largely wordless performance and the breathtaking cinematography could not achieve without it.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Formula One purists might prefer other circuits for different reasons, but there’s no denying Monaco Grand Prix is the crown jewel of the racing season, and arguably its most famous.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
However, again, some negative purists in the community will argue that there’s no replacement for brute force horsepower in traditional rendering.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
Some purists see voice-over as a crutch, but this feels like an excellent example of that technique done right, adding depth that Edgerton’s largely wordless performance and the breathtaking cinematography could not achieve without it.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Formula One purists might prefer other circuits for different reasons, but there’s no denying Monaco Grand Prix is the crown jewel of the racing season, and arguably its most famous.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
However, again, some negative purists in the community will argue that there’s no replacement for brute force horsepower in traditional rendering.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Purist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purist. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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