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purist
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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
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“Hairsplitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairsplitter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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