1The artist's latest installation was intended to defy the conventional norms of beauty and challenge the viewer's perceptions.
2Does the rise of social media empower individuals to defy traditional power structures, or does it merely create new forms of control?
3The company's decision to defy the industry-wide trend and adopt sustainable practices has been met with both praise and criticism.
4In her speech, the activist urged the audience to defy the status quo and demand change through collective action.
5There is a long history of literature that seeks to defy the dominant ideologies of its time, from the works of Dickens to those of Orwell.