defy convention
idiom
: to do unexpected or unusual things
a director who has always defied convention in his movies
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In times of uncertainty, with shocking news headlines and a turbulent economy, people are also looking at fashion as a way to defy convention.
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Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Loewe Salone del Mobile collection (LOEWE) Luxury fashion house Loewe invited 25 artists, designers and architects from across the globe to defy convention for its 2025 collection of teapots, available exclusively at Palazzo Citterio in Milan.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Lynch continued to defy convention in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
Among the luminaries gracing the event were Law Roach, the visionary stylist behind Zendaya’s show-stopping ensembles, and the dynamic duo Wayman and Micah, whose red carpet creations consistently defy convention and captivate audiences worldwide.
—Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024
From laugh-out-loud gadgets that defy convention to heartfelt treasures that speak volumes, each item is a step away from the mundane.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
The key is to explore surprising color pairings that defy convention, adding visual intrigue and interest.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2023
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Kristopher Fraser, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Loewe Salone del Mobile collection (LOEWE) Luxury fashion house Loewe invited 25 artists, designers and architects from across the globe to defy convention for its 2025 collection of teapots, available exclusively at Palazzo Citterio in Milan.
—Alia Yee Noll, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2025
Lynch continued to defy convention in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 16 Jan. 2025
Among the luminaries gracing the event were Law Roach, the visionary stylist behind Zendaya’s show-stopping ensembles, and the dynamic duo Wayman and Micah, whose red carpet creations consistently defy convention and captivate audiences worldwide.
—Grace Bukunmi, Essence, 8 May 2024
From laugh-out-loud gadgets that defy convention to heartfelt treasures that speak volumes, each item is a step away from the mundane.
—Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
The key is to explore surprising color pairings that defy convention, adding visual intrigue and interest.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2023
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“Defy convention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/defy%20convention. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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