comfort zone
noun
1
: the temperature range within which one is comfortable
2
: the level at which one functions with ease and familiarity
Examples of comfort zone in a Sentence
He pushes the players to perform beyond their comfort zone.
I need to expand my comfort zone and try new things.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Safi’s own versatility as a cook has been challenged on the PBS show, where contestants are forced to step out of their culinary comfort zones while maintaining a consistent through line that relates back to their identity — not to mention the time limits.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
Volunteer for projects, participate meaningfully in discussions and share new ideas, and step out of your comfort zone.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Getting out of your comfort zone is well, uncomfortable.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 17 July 2025
Safi’s own versatility as a cook has been challenged on the PBS show, where contestants are forced to step out of their culinary comfort zones while maintaining a consistent through line that relates back to their identity — not to mention the time limits.
—Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2025
Volunteer for projects, participate meaningfully in discussions and share new ideas, and step out of your comfort zone.
—Kathy Caprino, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Getting out of your comfort zone is well, uncomfortable.
—Jj Rosen, The Tennessean, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for comfort zone
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“Comfort zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20zone. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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