hairsplitter

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hairsplitter
purist
Noun
  • That, of course, will infuriate Big Six purists who hate all things about the Sun Belt’s decade-long dominance of the NHL.
    Adam H. Beasley, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
  • While some purists worry that complexity will undermine Bitcoin’s resilience, others argue that expanding its utility is essential to staying relevant.
    Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
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“Hairsplitter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hairsplitter. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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