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as in associate
a person frequently seen in the company of another
the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation
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as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
only my cronies can call me by my nickname
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Recent Examples of crony
Isaacman in charge Still, Isaacman’s position at the head of NASA would no doubt spur critics who may paint Isaacman as a Musk crony, installed to advance SpaceX’s interests as the federal agency doles out lucrative contracts.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
According to the credits, the tattooed man who attacks Daniel is Dennis De Guzman (William Christopher Ford), one of Mike Barnes’s cronies from The Karate Kid Part III.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Trump could exert influence by politicizing appointments to the Fed, replacing the Fed chair with a political crony, or changing the rules that govern the Fed’s decision-making.
—Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2024
Cicero seems likely to win out, thanks to his cronies, but things get complicated when his daughter, Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel), asks for a job with Cesar and ends up falling for him.
—EW.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
According to the credits, the tattooed man who attacks Daniel is Dennis De Guzman (William Christopher Ford), one of Mike Barnes’s cronies from The Karate Kid Part III.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Trump could exert influence by politicizing appointments to the Fed, replacing the Fed chair with a political crony, or changing the rules that govern the Fed’s decision-making.
—Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 18 Oct. 2024
Cicero seems likely to win out, thanks to his cronies, but things get complicated when his daughter, Julia (Nathalie Emmanuel), asks for a job with Cesar and ends up falling for him.
—EW.com, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for crony
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An associate of Lafayette’s arrives after everyone is seated.Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 27 Dec. 2024
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Gilbert's firm seeks more time to finish Hudson's site project in Detroit Cyrus Wheeler, associate Broker and team leader at Match Realty and branch manager at Annie Mac Home Mortgage in Detroit, emphasized the potential for buyers willing to invest in home improvements.Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shanghai Tang was clearly a proponent of this, especially given Tang’s larger-than-life personality, style (he was rarely photographed out of his Tang jacket), and a wide circle of celebrity friends—captured in the exhibition’s wall of fame montage.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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This includes talking to Mangione's family and friends and examining his social media postings.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Virginia lawmaker cited his 15 years in office as a key reason his Democratic colleagues backed him over Ocasio-Cortez.Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Like his onscreen colleagues, Howard Roark in The Fountainhead or Jonathan Parker in The Architect, Tóth sacrifices his own happiness and that of everyone around him to the realization of his ideals.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trouble down in Georgia Steve Daniel and Tony D had been buddies for a long time.Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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About two hours later Franklin, with buddies Cody Steine and Zeb Beam, showed up and the four men picked up the blood trail.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2024
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill previously told Fox News that there is evidence that Jabbar worked alongside accomplices to coordinate the attack.Anders Hagstrom, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
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When one half of the murderous duo, Blood, tells Aegon his accomplice is a ratcatcher, Aegon orders every single ratcatcher in King's Landing to be hung up and displayed in the streets.David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Described as selfless and always willing to give a helping hand to other musicians who supports those struggling and offers ways to help peers overcome challenges.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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In comparison, Nike’s peer Lululemon (NASDAQ: LULU) is also down 27% over the same period.Trefis Team, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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In the first entry translated, the notebook's author wished a comrade a happy birthday on Dec. 9.David Brennan, ABC News, 29 Dec. 2024
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Gi-hun, who claimed the jackpot last season at the expense of hundreds of dead comrades, wants the players to exercise their right to vote to end the game.James Poniewozik, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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