noun
a person who insists on traditional rules and forms
adjective
related to or characteristic of a purist
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The purist argued that any deviation from the original recipe would compromise the integrity of the dish.
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The coffee purist insisted on only using freshly ground beans for the perfect cup.
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Some music purists refuse to listen to any genre other than classic rock.
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She was a purist when it came to art, believing that true beauty could only be found in simplicity.