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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Walking onto a set and having to make a thousand decisions a day was not in his comfort zone.
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Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Prepare for Mood Swings Teenagers can be moody, especially when tired or out of their comfort zone.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
On a different level, this week could also bring you a surge of energy to step outside of your comfort zone and leave your past routines behind.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
If stepping out of your fashion comfort zone feels daunting, shoes are a great place to start, offering a subtle yet impactful change.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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Benjamin Naddaff-Hafrey, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
Prepare for Mood Swings Teenagers can be moody, especially when tired or out of their comfort zone.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
On a different level, this week could also bring you a surge of energy to step outside of your comfort zone and leave your past routines behind.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
If stepping out of your fashion comfort zone feels daunting, shoes are a great place to start, offering a subtle yet impactful change.
—Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Comfort zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20zone. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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