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purist

[pyoor-ist] / ˈpjʊər ɪst /


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Some purist footballers are particularly irritated by a lack of grass fields, as they offer a different playing experience to the artificial turf or concrete surfaces most common in New York.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

And for a coach known for pressing intensity and purist passing style at pace, De Zerbi's new team were not afraid to go long in search of results.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

As a member of Gen Z, I have had the option of reading books digitally for most of my life—and I didn’t initially start out as a physical-book purist.

From Slate Mar. 8, 2026

“It’s not purist at all. It’s more primitive, like a barn converted into a house, massive and cozy at the same time.”

From MarketWatch Jan. 19, 2026

This plant, which the purist would doubtless consider a weed in any rosebed, releases an excretion from its roots that kills the soil nematodes.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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