Meaning & use
sticklers
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People who insist on a particular quality, type of behavior, or way of doing things without compromise.
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Our editor is a stickler for grammar and never lets an error slip through.
The referees were sticklers for the rules during the tournament.
A note on using this word
The phrase 'stickler for detail' is a common collocation describing someone excessively precise or particular.
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perfectionistspurists
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