as in fanatic
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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This one is definitely for the automotive purists out there.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
Some purists see voice-over as a crutch, but this feels like an excellent example of that technique done right, adding depth that Edgerton’s largely wordless performance and the breathtaking cinematography could not achieve without it.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Formula One purists might prefer other circuits for different reasons, but there’s no denying Monaco Grand Prix is the crown jewel of the racing season, and arguably its most famous.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
However, again, some negative purists in the community will argue that there’s no replacement for brute force horsepower in traditional rendering.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2025
Some purists see voice-over as a crutch, but this feels like an excellent example of that technique done right, adding depth that Edgerton’s largely wordless performance and the breathtaking cinematography could not achieve without it.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 26 Jan. 2025
Formula One purists might prefer other circuits for different reasons, but there’s no denying Monaco Grand Prix is the crown jewel of the racing season, and arguably its most famous.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Dec. 2024
However, again, some negative purists in the community will argue that there’s no replacement for brute force horsepower in traditional rendering.
—Dave Altavilla, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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