as in fanatic
a person who has very strong ideas about what is correct or acceptable and who usually opposes changes to traditional methods and practices
a new style of play that offended the sport's purists a language purist who is always looking to correct the speech of others
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As a superfan of the source material, and the way in which Kristin Chenoweth originated the role, Grande was constantly in that position of having to decide whether to be a purist or make a choice that would make Galinda her own.
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
But Ginsberg, by this point, is also a media brand, a misanthropic purist.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Today’s Klopp may not be the purist of before, but the coach who has delivered unforgettable memories is trying to find his place in an ever-changing game.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This one is definitely for the automotive purists out there.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
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Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 4 Feb. 2025
But Ginsberg, by this point, is also a media brand, a misanthropic purist.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 27 Jan. 2025
Today’s Klopp may not be the purist of before, but the coach who has delivered unforgettable memories is trying to find his place in an ever-changing game.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
This one is definitely for the automotive purists out there.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Purist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purist. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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