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Stickler

usgb/ˈstɪklər/Volume
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Emphasizes the degree of commitment one has to a particular standard or belief. SlideHe's a stickler for punctuality, arriving an hour early to every meeting.
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'Stickler' can imply inflexibility or stubbornness in certain contexts. SlideAs a stickler for detail, she sometimes misses the bigger picture.
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Admiration for someone's strict adherence to a principle may lead one to use the term 'stickler'. SlideHe's a stickler for quality, so we trust his product recommendations.