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 lasers violently shocked the material’s electrons out of their comfort zone.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
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The use of warm tone, maximalist instrumentation, and intercultural fusion might not sound like a notable reach outside of Rostam Batmanglij’s musical comfort zone.
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Over the past year, Sebastian has embraced opportunities to step outside of his comfort zone and try new experiences.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
At the core of this book is the idea of unlearning, which requires moving beyond comfort zones, remaining alert and staying open to new possibilities.
—Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The use of warm tone, maximalist instrumentation, and intercultural fusion might not sound like a notable reach outside of Rostam Batmanglij’s musical comfort zone.
—Molly Mary O’Brien, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
Over the past year, Sebastian has embraced opportunities to step outside of his comfort zone and try new experiences.
—CBS News, 13 May 2026
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“Comfort zone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comfort%20zone. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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