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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The 17-year-old said there is a lot of peer pressure to vape, and the product flavors and designs are enticing for teens. — Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Teachers still shape the conditions in which that peer pressure operates. — Liam Julian, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2026 Understanding this term can help parents start conversations about being true to oneself and navigating peer pressure. — Sarah Scott, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026 Some say displaying the flag is more about peer pressure than patriotism. — Kaylah Jackson, NBC news, 29 June 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 27 Oct. 2026.

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