Speaking of find\_item, is the `for..else` loop (which can be used to write find\_item in another way) considered Pythonic? I personally like `for..else` loops but I don't know where the consensus is at.
Don't ask what's "more Pythonic" or "less Pythonic", Python is not a cult, it's a very practical scripting language. Ask for benefits and weaknesses of a given approach in given circumstances.
But computer languages, unlike human languages, are precise. Their intent is clear. And you'll never encounter a case where the Python 3 interpreter hasn't heard of that particular Python 3 keyword you're using.
It's also not an excuse to avoid certain features of a language, when using them leads to a better and simpler solution, just because they're less popular. Programming is not an exercise in popularity.
On the other hand, human language is fuzzy and full of phrases that consist of statements having nothing to do with their meaning. Such as me saying "your argument doesn't hold water".
Human languages also have additional layers entirely separate from the primary meaning of a conversation, such as sending social cues like "how smart am I", "do I like you", "do I fit in this group", and "am I a leader or a follower". Each layer of concern drives a certain way of expression and imitation, none of which occurs (or should occur) when writing computer code.
A better example to compare to programming code would be mathematical notation. As long as you express your intent shortly, using the available mathematical notation, people will be fine, and your intent will be clear.
I've never seen someone ask in a math forum if their formula is more Mathematic one way, or another way.