think outside the box
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: 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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Pair them with the matching dining table or think outside the box with a tulip shape.
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Architectural Digest,
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
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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 7 Jul. 2026.
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