push the envelope
idiom
: to go beyond the usual or normal limits by doing something new, dangerous, etc.
a director who has pushed the envelope in his recent films
a new airplane design that pushes the envelope
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The designer and her team specialize in high-end designs that push the envelope with one-of-a-kind pieces and a striking mix of vintage, contemporary, and bespoke pieces.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Both tech giants and independent developers continue to push the envelope with innovative features.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
As a businesswoman, Sydney Sweeney isn't afraid to push the envelope, even if the fan mail isn't always glowing.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Did the director worry such over-the-top comedy might push the envelope a little too far?
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Both tech giants and independent developers continue to push the envelope with innovative features.
—PC Magazine, 24 Aug. 2025
As a businesswoman, Sydney Sweeney isn't afraid to push the envelope, even if the fan mail isn't always glowing.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
Did the director worry such over-the-top comedy might push the envelope a little too far?
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Push the envelope.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/push%20the%20envelope. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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