: a person who agrees with everything that is said
especially
: one who endorses or supports without criticism every opinion or proposal of an associate or superior
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The yes-men and yes-women in his Cabinet approve of everything Trump does, for fear of losing their cushy jobs.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2025
Imagine this group of hangers on and yes-men (and women) working with Trump on a national or international crisis.
—Frederic B. Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
But if each of those assistants turns into a yes-man, then users run the risk of getting bad information because consensus will be reached too quickly.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Ferguson slams Reichert over Trump Ferguson repeatedly attempted to paint Reichert as a yes-man to former President Trump, who won less than 40% of the vote in Washington state in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
Since virtually all members of the Russian political elite have been directly appointed to their posts by Putin or his cronies, the group represents not a genuine team but a board of yes-men.
—Vladislav Inozemtsev, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2011
The codependency with — and resentment of — various yes-men.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
The Larry David of the show is an irritable man with a wife (Cheryl Hines), who eventually leaves him, and a sidekick (Jeff Garlin), who is his manager and yes-man.
—Boris Kachka, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Now trying to make a comeback, Jocelyn is surrounded by yes-men and people who want to take advantage of her.
—Jasmine Li, Vulture, 31 May 2023
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 May 2025
Imagine this group of hangers on and yes-men (and women) working with Trump on a national or international crisis.
—Frederic B. Hill, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
But if each of those assistants turns into a yes-man, then users run the risk of getting bad information because consensus will be reached too quickly.
—Paolo Confino, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
Ferguson slams Reichert over Trump Ferguson repeatedly attempted to paint Reichert as a yes-man to former President Trump, who won less than 40% of the vote in Washington state in both the 2016 and 2020 presidential elections.
—Melissa Santos, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024
Since virtually all members of the Russian political elite have been directly appointed to their posts by Putin or his cronies, the group represents not a genuine team but a board of yes-men.
—Vladislav Inozemtsev, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2011
The codependency with — and resentment of — various yes-men.
—Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 2 Mar. 2024
The Larry David of the show is an irritable man with a wife (Cheryl Hines), who eventually leaves him, and a sidekick (Jeff Garlin), who is his manager and yes-man.
—Boris Kachka, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024
Now trying to make a comeback, Jocelyn is surrounded by yes-men and people who want to take advantage of her.
—Jasmine Li, Vulture, 31 May 2023
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“Yes-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yes-man. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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