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criticaster

noun

Definition of criticasternext
as in hairsplitter

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  1. purist
  2. perfectionist
Noun
  • Around the halfway point of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, Petya Trofimov — eternal grad student, moral purist, and former tutor to the once wealthy family whose diminution sits at the heart of the play — makes a speech.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Turkey and White-Bean Chili Chili purists say there’s no place for beans in real chili, but since this recipe already bucks tradition by using turkey instead of ground beef, all bets are off.
    — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of purist
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  • That comes from him being a perfectionist on the sideline with every pass, every move.
    — Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Neither of them knew how much work lay ahead, and Don was a perfectionist, scribing each new board to fit as snugly as a puzzle piece against the irregular stone walls.
    — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of perfectionist
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