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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Ternus faces challenges that will force him to step out of his comfort zone in hardware engineering.
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Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Include one wildcard — something outside your comfort zone to experiment and cultivate your palate.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Tons of bikinis on the market right now feature subtle touches like eyelets, jacquard weaves, and embroidery, all of which up the cool factor without pushing you out of your comfort zone.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026
Consider registering for a short class that stretches your comfort zone.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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Kelvin Chan, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Include one wildcard — something outside your comfort zone to experiment and cultivate your palate.
—Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Tons of bikinis on the market right now feature subtle touches like eyelets, jacquard weaves, and embroidery, all of which up the cool factor without pushing you out of your comfort zone.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Apr. 2026
Consider registering for a short class that stretches your comfort zone.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
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 23 Apr. 2026.
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