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.
Recent Examples on the Web
If lace isn’t usually within your style comfort zone, try contrasting the sweetness of the fabric with an edgier option, like leather or wool.
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Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
This maxi dress was a bit out of my comfort zone but ended up being one of my favorite outfits of the trip.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024
And if this puts you outside your comfort zone, that’s OK.
—Dede Henley, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Stepping out of your comfort zone might be challenging, so try new things occasionally.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
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Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 17 Sep. 2024
This maxi dress was a bit out of my comfort zone but ended up being one of my favorite outfits of the trip.
—Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2024
And if this puts you outside your comfort zone, that’s OK.
—Dede Henley, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
Stepping out of your comfort zone might be challenging, so try new things occasionally.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
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 Sep. 2024.
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