Synonyms of perfectionists

perfectionists

noun

plural of perfectionist

as in dreamers

a person who wants things to be done perfectly or who tries to do things perfectly

I'm a bit of a perfectionist, which makes it difficult for me to finish things sometimes.

Related Words

• dreamers
• daydreamers
• idealists
• sentimentalists
• romantics
• romanticists
• utopians
• emotionalists
• visionaries
• ideologues
• optimists
• theorists
• fantasts
• Don Quixotes
• idealizers
• Pollyannas
• fantasizers
• thinkers
• reformers
• do-gooders
• Micawbers
• woolgatherers
• doctrinaires

Dissimilar Words

• pessimists
• cynics
• defeatists
• empiricists
• realists
• pragmatists
• empirics
• hardnoses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of perfectionists

When to Use Each Pastry perfectionists may want to prioritize bleached flour in specific recipes that rely on a pale color and lighter texture. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 21 Oct. 2026

The conductors who oversee the recording of the movie scores are portrayed as hyper-demanding corporate perfectionists. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Kurtz said the partners are all perfectionists, and that carries over to their cup quality. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026

Both Virgos and Taureans are known to be headstrong perfectionists, so don’t be too harsh on yourself during these fun few weeks. — Snehaa Khanna Sahgal, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2025

This isn't about perfectionists but intentional development across all dimensions of leadership. — Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025