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
Some fans say folk purists were booing because Dylan was playing electric, while others say the ruckus was merely over the distorted sound.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement For conjunto purists, norteño and the people who listened to it represented an existential threat to their culture, to their way of life.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
In the eyes of its purists, relying on props and gags feels like taking the easy way out.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
Ducati purists howled their displeasure at the change, but complaints faded away as the race wins - and showroom sales - quickly piled up.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Now, some purists have balked at the use of AI to remaster elements however, overall, this is a cracking movie that benefits from a lot of what has been done.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
But purists will need to come to grips with the idea that social media influence is becoming not only helpful in fostering a DJ career, but essential.
—Annie Goldsmith, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
So yes, this machine might struggle to win over purists – but Fender already spends an extraordinary amount of time and effort catering to purists, with vintage reproductions available at every imaginable price point.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Never fear, because while this idea may be controversial to some purists, AI technology is more of a tool than an outright top-chart creator.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Advertisement For conjunto purists, norteño and the people who listened to it represented an existential threat to their culture, to their way of life.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
In the eyes of its purists, relying on props and gags feels like taking the easy way out.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
Ducati purists howled their displeasure at the change, but complaints faded away as the race wins - and showroom sales - quickly piled up.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Now, some purists have balked at the use of AI to remaster elements however, overall, this is a cracking movie that benefits from a lot of what has been done.
—Simon Thompson, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
But purists will need to come to grips with the idea that social media influence is becoming not only helpful in fostering a DJ career, but essential.
—Annie Goldsmith, Rolling Stone, 21 Oct. 2024
So yes, this machine might struggle to win over purists – but Fender already spends an extraordinary amount of time and effort catering to purists, with vintage reproductions available at every imaginable price point.
—New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2024
Never fear, because while this idea may be controversial to some purists, AI technology is more of a tool than an outright top-chart creator.
—Victoria Chynoweth, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Purists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purists. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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