perfectionist

Example Sentences

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“If you didn’t have a type A personality and if you weren’t a bit of a perfectionist, you weren’t going to be a partner at Cravath,” Widen said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"I want to win everything, I want to be a perfectionist in everything. I'm a nightmare when we play Monopoly at home," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

For 26-year-old Dayna, who describes herself as a "former perfectionist", it's a trait she is relieved to have left behind.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

But she developed a reputation for being a demanding perfectionist and mean, contradicting that pleasant imagery associated with her brand.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2025

Some might call me a perfectionist, but there’s nothing wrong with trying to do a job right.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan