formalist
- a word derived from formalism.
Example Sentences
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She is, the argument goes, a poet for the moms and the mushy-hearted, for readers with no formalist inclinations, for those more interested in enjoyment than enjambment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
In the 51-page, partially redacted document, Sir Peter said Harry's lawyers had taken "an inappropriate, formalist interpretation of the Ravec process".
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2024
My dad is a die-hard Beatles fan too — that’s how I learned like, a formalist pop song structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2023
Zonana again employs the same formalist approach he used in his stunning debut, "Workforce," with artfully composed still shots that observe the action in a cold, detached manner.
From Salon ● Jan. 20, 2023
To the eye of an ignorant man a formalist may seem to have a very decent quantity of religion, though not perhaps of the best quality.
From Practical Religion Being Plain Papers on the Daily Duties, Experience, Dangers, and Privileges of Professing Christians by Ryle, John Charles
