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
And for true purists, a Trailhawk edition with higher ground clearance, water fording capability and true 4WD capability will be available later in 2025.
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Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The Lamborghini Miura, with its limited production run and historical significance, naturally became the subject of scrutiny from purists concerned about maintaining its legacy.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
But the set, in which Dylan played the electric guitar and embraced rock ’n’ roll publicly, was more complicated than a morality play pitting backward folk purists against forward-looking rockers.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The show has already gotten its fair share of criticism for its use of certain source material (some Frank Herbert purists consider the Brian Herbert prequels noncanonical) and for its depiction of some parts of the lore.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
But purists will tell you this holiday drink needs neither.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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
Book purists may not find these efforts enough to convince them of the production’s legitimacy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
There is no glaze, perfect for purists like Martin, but it is cured and smoked over real hardwood.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Scotty Reiss, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The Lamborghini Miura, with its limited production run and historical significance, naturally became the subject of scrutiny from purists concerned about maintaining its legacy.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
But the set, in which Dylan played the electric guitar and embraced rock ’n’ roll publicly, was more complicated than a morality play pitting backward folk purists against forward-looking rockers.
—Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The show has already gotten its fair share of criticism for its use of certain source material (some Frank Herbert purists consider the Brian Herbert prequels noncanonical) and for its depiction of some parts of the lore.
—Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
But purists will tell you this holiday drink needs neither.
—Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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
Book purists may not find these efforts enough to convince them of the production’s legitimacy.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
There is no glaze, perfect for purists like Martin, but it is cured and smoked over real hardwood.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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