perfectionist
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A perfectionist, obsessive about detail, and as committed to his craft as anyone in the professional era.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
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
And she does capture enough candid moments to provide a portrait of perfectionist people—who, like opera stars, have to be great actors while also doing astounding things with their physical gifts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
One person hemmed in by perfectionist anxiety was invited to sing with an off-key Masli.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025
A perfectionist, he often lost his temper and patience.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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