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
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a purist who only drinks European wines
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The DJs and producers are not purists overall.
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
What with its Charli xcx soundtrack and historically inaccurate latex costumes, Emily Brontë purists may opt to swerve a Valentine’s weekend viewing slot.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
According to Arkin, this is especially important for coffee purists.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
The senatorial careers of these two statesmen illustrate — and clarify — the distinct contributions of intellectuals, purists and thought leaders on one hand and pragmatists, consensus builders and dealmakers on the other.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
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Katie Bain, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
What with its Charli xcx soundtrack and historically inaccurate latex costumes, Emily Brontë purists may opt to swerve a Valentine’s weekend viewing slot.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
According to Arkin, this is especially important for coffee purists.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
The senatorial careers of these two statesmen illustrate — and clarify — the distinct contributions of intellectuals, purists and thought leaders on one hand and pragmatists, consensus builders and dealmakers on the other.
—John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2026.
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