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
State of play: Democrats have called the reform package corporate cronyism.
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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
New Yorkers should reject this blatant cronyism and demand a Public Campaign Finance Program which does not benefit one party or open the door to corruption.
—Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: As Axios' Neil Irwin notes, sovereign wealth funds are by their nature prone to suggestions of cronyism, even if the behavior is entirely legal.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
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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
New Yorkers should reject this blatant cronyism and demand a Public Campaign Finance Program which does not benefit one party or open the door to corruption.
—Ryan Silverstein, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
Between the lines: As Axios' Neil Irwin notes, sovereign wealth funds are by their nature prone to suggestions of cronyism, even if the behavior is entirely legal.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cronyism
Noun
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The charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning Kristine can’t be charged again for the same thing.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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At this juncture, dismissal with prejudice is required.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mobilizing talent means attracting and retaining talent at all ages by eliminating age bias and stereotyping across all human resource functions.—
Sheila Callaham,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Media bias is very real—and so is congressional incompetence.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Reset slate was also interested in ending nepotism, noting that Balich’s son, Bozen’s sister and Shake’s husband were full-time employees at the township.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Andie MacDowell is redefining nepotism with a little help from her movie star daughter, Margaret Qualley.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The group also protested what members called the state's favoritism toward Christians in allowing events inside.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2025
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In the grand scheme of things, what’s a little favoritism toward your objects of desire?—
Samantha Allen,
Them,
25 Mar. 2025
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“Cronyism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cronyism. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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