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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One of those tools is consistently pushing myself out of my comfort zone.
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Kate Nelson, Outside Online, 22 June 2025
The good news is that this transit presents an opportunity to break through the emotional barriers that hold you back from stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 June 2025
Seek a mentor who might assist you with identifying those opportunities—possibly a special project or specific training that could stretch you and get you outside your comfort zone.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Marist was out of its comfort zone for a little while, but after losing its first set to an Illinois team all season, the RedHawks recovered and pulled off a 17-25, 25-14, 25-21 win over Lake Park at Hoffman Estates.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Kate Nelson, Outside Online, 22 June 2025
The good news is that this transit presents an opportunity to break through the emotional barriers that hold you back from stepping out of your comfort zone to achieve your goals.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 June 2025
Seek a mentor who might assist you with identifying those opportunities—possibly a special project or specific training that could stretch you and get you outside your comfort zone.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Marist was out of its comfort zone for a little while, but after losing its first set to an Illinois team all season, the RedHawks recovered and pulled off a 17-25, 25-14, 25-21 win over Lake Park at Hoffman Estates.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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