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.
Examples of peer pressure in a Sentence
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Take the time to speak to your kids about the dangers of illicit substances, how to avoid and manage peer pressure, and what to look for.
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Nickolaus Hayes, New York Daily News, 16 June 2024
The peer pressure from other kids and even other parents is extreme.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Some may like the taste, but a lot of it may come down to peer pressure and image.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 June 2024
Retired officers should also use peer pressure to curb partisan campaign endorsements among their colleagues.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2021
After the speech, Biden also gave in to some peer pressure from Chiefs players behind him, deciding to put on the team’s red helmet in front of the crowd.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Her grisly death drew attention to bullying and peer pressure, particularly among girls, and was deemed a national tragedy in Canada.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Young people tend to be more susceptible to peer pressure than adults, Mueller said.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
The peer pressure at school meant that a majority of students – regardless of their faith – believed the rumors that Mr. Paty was Islamophobic and had acted out of malice.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2024
Nickolaus Hayes, New York Daily News, 16 June 2024
The peer pressure from other kids and even other parents is extreme.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Some may like the taste, but a lot of it may come down to peer pressure and image.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 7 June 2024
Retired officers should also use peer pressure to curb partisan campaign endorsements among their colleagues.
—Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2021
After the speech, Biden also gave in to some peer pressure from Chiefs players behind him, deciding to put on the team’s red helmet in front of the crowd.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 31 May 2024
Her grisly death drew attention to bullying and peer pressure, particularly among girls, and was deemed a national tragedy in Canada.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024
Young people tend to be more susceptible to peer pressure than adults, Mueller said.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 May 2024
The peer pressure at school meant that a majority of students – regardless of their faith – believed the rumors that Mr. Paty was Islamophobic and had acted out of malice.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2024
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“Peer pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peer%20pressure. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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