think outside the box
idiom
: to explore ideas that are creative and unusual and that are not limited or controlled by rules or tradition
To solve this puzzle, you'll have to think outside the box.
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Further, feeling included and valued empowers employees to share unvarnished perspectives and think outside the box rather than conform to norms.
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Michael D. Brown, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Wisconsinites like to do their own thing, think outside the box, buck the trends.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
The ability to come up with creative solutions to problems, think outside the box and discover new approaches is not only a super-valuable skill, but also one that energizes the whole team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Statement colors: For next year, think outside the box with statement colors to adorn your walls.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
The conceal-and-reveal look is all in a day’s work for Dune’s leading lady, who has used the science fiction epic as a platform to showcase the work of designers who think outside the box.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
By bringing those skills to the business world, philosophy graduates can think outside the box to help companies navigate disruption — and come out on top.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
As the sun and Uranus harmonize, you’re drawn to those who think outside the box.
—USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
Channel your inner Picasso and think outside the box when wanting to wear hearts on your nails.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
Michael D. Brown, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2024
Wisconsinites like to do their own thing, think outside the box, buck the trends.
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2024
The ability to come up with creative solutions to problems, think outside the box and discover new approaches is not only a super-valuable skill, but also one that energizes the whole team.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Statement colors: For next year, think outside the box with statement colors to adorn your walls.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Dec. 2023
The conceal-and-reveal look is all in a day’s work for Dune’s leading lady, who has used the science fiction epic as a platform to showcase the work of designers who think outside the box.
—Alice Newbold, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
By bringing those skills to the business world, philosophy graduates can think outside the box to help companies navigate disruption — and come out on top.
—Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
As the sun and Uranus harmonize, you’re drawn to those who think outside the box.
—USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
Channel your inner Picasso and think outside the box when wanting to wear hearts on your nails.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 16 Jan. 2024
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“Think outside the box.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/think%20outside%20the%20box. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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