purist
noun
pur·ist
ˈpyu̇r-ist 
: a person who adheres strictly and often excessively to a tradition
especially
: one preoccupied with the purity of a language and its protection from the use of foreign or altered forms
Examples of purist in a Sentence
a purist who only drinks European wines
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This personality transplant isn’t the only notable deviation likely to get the book’s purists up in arms.
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Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
The first Boxster was little loved by Porsche purists at the time, but the mid-engine roadster—which helped keep the company afloat during dire times—was in actuality a delight to drive.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Along a quiet strip in Kurashiki, Japan, known as Kojima Jeans Street, denim purists from around the world make their pilgrimage.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The purist in question was Margaret Mutch, a longtime copy editor and proofreader.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jon O'Brien, IndieWire, 19 Mar. 2026
The first Boxster was little loved by Porsche purists at the time, but the mid-engine roadster—which helped keep the company afloat during dire times—was in actuality a delight to drive.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Along a quiet strip in Kurashiki, Japan, known as Kojima Jeans Street, denim purists from around the world make their pilgrimage.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The purist in question was Margaret Mutch, a longtime copy editor and proofreader.
—Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for purist
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“Purist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purist. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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