break the mold
idiom
1
: to do something in a completely new way
Voters are looking for a candidate who will break the mold and give them honest answers.
2
informal
—used to describe a very unusual or admired person
He was the greatest man I ever knew. They broke the mold when they made that guy.
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For those looking to break the mold, genetic screening offers an unexpected yet deeply personal gift idea that can spark curiosity and create unique opportunities to plan for the future.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Sean likes to break the mold, and kinda zig when everybody else is zagging.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
Ready to break the mold and elevate your advertising?
—Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Lessons from Job Seekers Who Broke the Mold The common thread among these candidates is their willingness to break the mold.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
For all the entrepreneurs out there with a vision and an idea to sell, one marketing agency owners is offering guidance to break the mold and transform bold ideas into lasting success.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
The 2024 Razr devices finally break the mold with always-on displays.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 10 July 2024
Montez is among the few fictional presidents to break the mold of Black men and white women.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024
This mission is designed to break the mold; unlike previous peacekeeping missions in Haiti, the MSS is independent of the United Nations.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Sean likes to break the mold, and kinda zig when everybody else is zagging.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
Ready to break the mold and elevate your advertising?
—Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Lessons from Job Seekers Who Broke the Mold The common thread among these candidates is their willingness to break the mold.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
For all the entrepreneurs out there with a vision and an idea to sell, one marketing agency owners is offering guidance to break the mold and transform bold ideas into lasting success.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 28 Sep. 2024
The 2024 Razr devices finally break the mold with always-on displays.
—Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 10 July 2024
Montez is among the few fictional presidents to break the mold of Black men and white women.
—Peter Kastor, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2024
This mission is designed to break the mold; unlike previous peacekeeping missions in Haiti, the MSS is independent of the United Nations.
—Caitlin Stephen Hu, CNN, 10 Aug. 2024
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“Break the mold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/break%20the%20mold. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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