peer pressure

noun

: a feeling that one must do the same things as other people of one's age and social group in order to be liked or respected by them
She started drinking in high school because of peer pressure.

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Just as importantly, the most forward-thinking hoteliers are a source of positive peer pressure, incentivizing the rest of the organization to match these achievements, says Lauren Alba, a vice president at Leading Hotels. Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025 Saxon at first resists the narcotic temptation, much like his father did, but soon gives into peer pressure (…much like his father did too, to woeful results). Dan Heching, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025 Yellowjackets often touches on the idea of how destructive groupthink can be on individuals, and the situation with Ben underscores how twisted the concept of right and wrong can become when peer pressure is applied. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025 Young people aren’t always able to make sound decisions, stand up for themselves, and resist peer pressure, leaving them particularly vulnerable to the dangers that can transpire at sleepovers. Zara Hanawalt, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peer pressure

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“Peer pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peer%20pressure. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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