purist
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This can get technical, but Ms. Jensen is no purist.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 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
Ready for another example of pointless purist dudgeon?
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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