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purist

[pyoor-ist] / ˈpyʊər ɪst /


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He isn’t a purist: he uses AI to help craft his writing, then edits to retain his own voice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 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

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn says while there is clearly an audience for the sport, "it's a little bit barbaric for me, I am a boxing purist".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 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

Bram was a purist, and after the Rivonia Trial, he decided he could best serve the struggle by going underground and living the life of an outlaw.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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