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 moon’s complex clash with Jupiter asks you to stretch outside your comfort zone.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The farther outside your comfort zone the dynamic activity is, the more life enhancing it can be, so go for the silly, skill-building, or challenging moves.
—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
And the licorice French nail is a simple way to experiment with a classic, without hours in the nail chair crafting mini tapestries or stepping too far out of your comfort zone with your talons.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Develop The Right Skill Set Being a successful CFO requires stepping out of the finance silo, One of the best ways to build the necessary breadth of experience is to take on responsibilities outside of your comfort zone.
—David Kelley, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The farther outside your comfort zone the dynamic activity is, the more life enhancing it can be, so go for the silly, skill-building, or challenging moves.
—Katy Bowman, NPR, 13 Apr. 2025
And the licorice French nail is a simple way to experiment with a classic, without hours in the nail chair crafting mini tapestries or stepping too far out of your comfort zone with your talons.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2025
Develop The Right Skill Set Being a successful CFO requires stepping out of the finance silo, One of the best ways to build the necessary breadth of experience is to take on responsibilities outside of your comfort zone.
—David Kelley, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2025.
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