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perfectionist

[per-fek-shuh-nist] / pərˈfɛk ʃə nɪst /


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People who know Magyar personally say he is a perfectionist with a short temper but who will apologise for his shortcomings.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

The Hungarian photographer thought his American peers were overly perfectionist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

"I'm a fierce perfectionist and there is an overactive, hugely self-critical voice in my head - my whole life is an exercise in trying to shake that," he says.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

He was a fretful perfectionist who would endlessly rehearse; Anne was naturally funny; she flowed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2025

Mom says, “You can’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good,” because she thinks I’m too much of a perfectionist.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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