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perfectionist

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


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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

"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

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

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

He gave Rigo’s address for replies, and there were some responses, but none met his perfectionist standards, and ultimately, he nixed them all.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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