as in prejudice
disapproving
the unfair practice by a powerful person (such as a politician) of giving jobs and other favors to friends
The mayor has been accused of cronyism.
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Recent Examples of cronyism
Particularly since all too many sovereign wealth pools lead to cronyism.
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William Pesek, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
People's eyes have been opened to the rampant cronyism and overregulation that have destroyed our healthcare system...
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
State of play: Democrats have called the reform package corporate cronyism.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Ulbrich was one of seven candidates the Falcons interviewed, and the only one who had a strong previous professional connection with Morris, so the head coach has left himself open to being criticized for cronyism if this hire doesn’t work.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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William Pesek, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
People's eyes have been opened to the rampant cronyism and overregulation that have destroyed our healthcare system...
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
State of play: Democrats have called the reform package corporate cronyism.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
Ulbrich was one of seven candidates the Falcons interviewed, and the only one who had a strong previous professional connection with Morris, so the head coach has left himself open to being criticized for cronyism if this hire doesn’t work.
—Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cronyism
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Reportedly, Jane Doe voluntarily dismissed her case with prejudice — meaning the suit is legally prevented from being refiled.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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According to the Purdue Exponent, the charges against Kristine were dismissed with prejudice, meaning she can’t be charged again for the same thing.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rights advocates have also raised concerns about Islamophobia and anti-Arab bias during the Israel-Gaza war.—
Steve Holland and Kanishka Singh,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Distortions of lip size bias perceived facial attractiveness.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Known for his throwback style, Jones Jr. was an unapologetic supporter of political nepotism and made no bones about helping friends and family get state jobs.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Junior kneels in front of a portrait of Frank Sr. in tears in what looks like a room of weeping nepotism hires.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
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Brad Keselowski has fired back at NASCAR on X by quoting a fan's post, suggesting favoritism in flag rulings.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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And a lot of it was focused on — or at least the public attention was often drawn to — corruption and favoritism within these assessors' offices.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Cronyism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cronyism. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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