perfectionist
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"I'm a perfectionist so I'm never happy, but I know that I've put my heart and soul into it," said Elphick.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
The Hungarian photographer thought his American peers were overly perfectionist.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
"I want to win everything, I want to be a perfectionist in everything. I'm a nightmare when we play Monopoly at home," he said.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
One person hemmed in by perfectionist anxiety was invited to sing with an off-key Masli.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025
A perfectionist, he often lost his temper and patience.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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