people pleaser
Americannoun
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people pleasers
plural
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I’m trying to get away from being a people pleaser and trying to make sure everybody likes me, even people that I don’t even know.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
We could be the go-getter, the people pleaser, the co-dependent one, or even the savior.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 27, 2026
Being a people pleaser isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind when it comes to Margo Price.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2025
He’s a people pleaser with attachment issues, the kind of character who is alluring enough to make those two opposite traits feel uniquely linked.
From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2025
“Oh my God, I’m a people pleaser? That’s the worst.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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