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Stickler

usgb/ˈstɪklər/Volume
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Contextual Emphasis

Emphasizes the degree of commitment one has to a particular standard or belief.

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He's a stickler for punctuality, arriving an hour early to every meeting.
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Not Always Positive

'Stickler' can imply inflexibility or stubbornness in certain contexts.

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As a stickler for detail, she sometimes misses the bigger picture.
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Impressed by Rigor

Admiration for someone's strict adherence to a principle may lead one to use the term 'stickler'.

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He's a stickler for quality, so we trust his product recommendations.
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