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Noun
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Those who don’t shy away from more adventurous colors can indulge in vibrant options like aquamarine and amber, though purists have their pick as well with options like crystal and glossy black.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2026 -
As expected, the nostalgic remake of the Air Force 1’s 2001 mold stays faithful to an era of the sneaker that many purists consider to be among the best.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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Andreeva has always been a perfectionist, sometimes to her benefit, often to her detriment.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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She was known to be a perfectionist, sometimes demanding take after take when even the director was perfectly happy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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