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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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike traditional astrology, each reading is designed to challenge you to stretch slightly beyond your comfort zone.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Leads Moon Choi and Sukku Son have established careers in South Korea and stepped outside their comfort zones to cross over to Hollywood.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 23 Jan. 2026
In the postseason, his fastball was in the 94-97 mph comfort zone.
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 23 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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