purist
noun
pur·ist
ˈpyu̇r-ist 
: a person who adheres strictly and often excessively to a tradition
especially
: one preoccupied with the purity of a language and its protection from the use of foreign or altered forms
Examples of purist in a Sentence
a purist who only drinks European wines
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But this one does…The purists are going to say, 'Hey, shut your mouth.
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EW.com, 22 July 2025
And while the marque calls this a shooting brake, purists will point out that true shooting brakes only have two doors; what Mercedes has made is a station wagon instead, or an estate car as they’re called in the U.K.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Paired with the gray-ish green color palette, sparse decor, and dark atmospherics in the Institute itself, the bleak vibes may be enough to turn some viewers off for good, especially those horror purists who tune in hoping to be terrified rather than just bummed out.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
While purists might prefer an immediate jump to green hydrogen, the reality is that transitional technologies may be necessary for the next five to 10 years to build the ecosystem for full decarbonization.
—Nicole Leblanc, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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EW.com, 22 July 2025
And while the marque calls this a shooting brake, purists will point out that true shooting brakes only have two doors; what Mercedes has made is a station wagon instead, or an estate car as they’re called in the U.K.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 15 July 2025
Paired with the gray-ish green color palette, sparse decor, and dark atmospherics in the Institute itself, the bleak vibes may be enough to turn some viewers off for good, especially those horror purists who tune in hoping to be terrified rather than just bummed out.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 13 July 2025
While purists might prefer an immediate jump to green hydrogen, the reality is that transitional technologies may be necessary for the next five to 10 years to build the ecosystem for full decarbonization.
—Nicole Leblanc, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for purist
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“Purist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purist. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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