purist
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At a jazz club, they meet Brian Jones, a guitarist and blues purist who takes charge, setting rehearsal schedules and making sure the music they played is as close to traditional American blues as possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
As a member of Gen Z, I have had the option of reading books digitally for most of my life—and I didn’t initially start out as a physical-book purist.
From Slate • Mar. 8, 2026
“It’s not purist at all. It’s more primitive, like a barn converted into a house, massive and cozy at the same time.”
From MarketWatch • Jan. 19, 2026
Restaurant critic Bill Addison is a martini purist.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025
Bram was a purist, and after the Rivonia Trial, he decided he could best serve the struggle by going underground and living the life of an outlaw.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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