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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Hollywood is very influenced by peer pressure.
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
March 21 – April 19 A money choice could show you exactly where peer pressure has too much influence.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
Many children are withdrawn from public schools because of bullying, negative peer pressure, or health concerns.
—James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Belt wasn’t going to keep it on for the game, but relented to peer pressure.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Dana Taylor, USA Today, 19 May 2026
March 21 – April 19 A money choice could show you exactly where peer pressure has too much influence.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 May 2026
Many children are withdrawn from public schools because of bullying, negative peer pressure, or health concerns.
—James R Mason, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Belt wasn’t going to keep it on for the game, but relented to peer pressure.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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