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perfectionist

[per-fek-shuh-nist] / pərˈfɛk ʃə nɪst /


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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

People who know Magyar personally say he is a perfectionist with a short temper but who will apologise for his shortcomings.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The Hungarian photographer thought his American peers were overly perfectionist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

He was a fretful perfectionist who would endlessly rehearse; Anne was naturally funny; she flowed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

Vonetta was a perfectionist, but only about certain things.

From "One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia




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