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purist

[pyoor-ist] / ˈpyʊər ɪst /


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At a jazz club, they meet Brian Jones, a guitarist and blues purist who takes charge, setting rehearsal schedules and making sure the music they played is as close to traditional American blues as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

Kareem: So are you a doc film purist?

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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