as in fanatics
a person who has very strong ideas about what is correct or acceptable and who usually opposes changes to traditional methods and practices
a new style of play that offended the sport's purists a language purist who is always looking to correct the speech of others
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Recent Examples of purists
All this despite the nay-saying of classic-car purists.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
By the time Dylan arrived at the festival site on July 25, battle lines were already being drawn between purists and progressives.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Pub purists, meanwhile, are cringing.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In a recent interview, Wright shared his thoughts on the controversy generated by comic book purists who were critical of his casting for a role that had been played by white men previously.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Less Buzz, More Intention The coffee world still has its purists.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Because love it or hate it — and all the doubles players who were cut out of the action and the purists and traditionalists really did hate it — this week, on these two days, and especially Wednesday night, this was a pretty big hit.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Despite mixed reviews from audio purists, Beats captured nearly 70% of the premium headphone market within five years, eventually selling to Apple for $3 billion.
—Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Each also provides detailed instructions and tips for both beginner and seasoned cooks, and recipes that will appease adventurous eaters and pickle purists alike.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
By the time Dylan arrived at the festival site on July 25, battle lines were already being drawn between purists and progressives.
—Jordan Runtagh, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Pub purists, meanwhile, are cringing.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
In a recent interview, Wright shared his thoughts on the controversy generated by comic book purists who were critical of his casting for a role that had been played by white men previously.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2025
Less Buzz, More Intention The coffee world still has its purists.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Because love it or hate it — and all the doubles players who were cut out of the action and the purists and traditionalists really did hate it — this week, on these two days, and especially Wednesday night, this was a pretty big hit.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Despite mixed reviews from audio purists, Beats captured nearly 70% of the premium headphone market within five years, eventually selling to Apple for $3 billion.
—Roy Ward, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Each also provides detailed instructions and tips for both beginner and seasoned cooks, and recipes that will appease adventurous eaters and pickle purists alike.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purists
Noun
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Although Supernatural wrapped in 2020, fanatics of the series still have plenty to be excited about.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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But he is mentioned many, many times as a pair of LeBron fanatics – Clevelanders, like playwright Rajiv Joseph – build a deep friendship around LeBron and what his comings and goings mean them and to the community around them.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The flag, which dates back to the American Revolution, has more recently been associated with Christian nationalists.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
13 Sep. 2025
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Paul, however, is not the anti-immigrant hero Christian nationalists have waited for.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Purists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purists. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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