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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The situation drew strong reactions from Reddit users, many of whom viewed the man's behavior as an attempt to push past her comfort zone.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
My mother, however, was far out of her comfort zone, forcing me to temper my expectations accordingly.
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Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2025
The situation drew strong reactions from Reddit users, many of whom viewed the man's behavior as an attempt to push past her comfort zone.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
My mother, however, was far out of her comfort zone, forcing me to temper my expectations accordingly.
—Sofia Perez, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2025
How To Do It: Make a conscious effort to move out of your comfort zone and use the other style.
—Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Jan. 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 5 Feb. 2025.
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