perfectionist
noun
a person who adheres to or believes in perfectionism.
perfectionists
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pluralof perfectionist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For the perfectionists: Back in 2011, Farhad Manjoo argued that “you should never, ever use two spaces after a period.”
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
The other types also embody their names - worriers, pessimists, perfectionists and burnouts who are tired from working too hard.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
We have this great crew that’s been with us for so long, and they’re all perfectionists, and they would do things a million times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2025
That intrinsic level of care is present in “Hard Truths,” but without the fussiness that often feels present in films made by notorious perfectionists.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2025
“And it’s a temptation for any intelligent person, and especially for perfectionists such as the ancients and ourselves, to try to murder the primitive, emotive, appetitive self. But that is a mistake.”
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
