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
Wu was asked about Flaherty’s quarter-million dollar payout through a severance agreement, and purported cronyism revealed by Commission records that show the agency’s Executive Director Henry Vitale had two sister-in-laws and a nephew on the payroll last year.
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Which is the appropriate thing to say even in the absence of cronyism.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Under Adams, mayoral control has led to reckless decision-making, deepened segregation, and blatant cronyism.
—Matt Gonzales, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
Particularly since all too many sovereign wealth pools lead to cronyism.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Mar. 2025
Which is the appropriate thing to say even in the absence of cronyism.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
Under Adams, mayoral control has led to reckless decision-making, deepened segregation, and blatant cronyism.
—Matt Gonzales, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025
Particularly since all too many sovereign wealth pools lead to cronyism.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cronyism
Noun
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Critics too often do a disservice to the art of younger generations, overstating the similarities between works that have little in common besides the age of their makers or failing to account for the aesthetic prejudices of their own cohort.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Combs' attorneys had the suit moved from state court to federal court, and in January 2025, U.S. District Judge Judith E. Levy dismissed it with prejudice, meaning it cannot be refiled.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Universities are still reeling from the campus protests that spawned a wave of harassment against Jewish students, while questions of affordability and political bias have increasingly weighed down public support, especially among Republicans.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
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This study examined crime data for patterns of racial bias while also looking at police misconduct and eviction policies, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Following his breakout turn on season 3 of the Mike White hit series, Patrick Schwarzenegger faced claims of nepotism due to his famous parents — Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger — but Wood is not having any of it.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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Redick, well aware of the nepotism accusations that surrounded the situation, was given the unenviable task of integrating Bronny amid intense scrutiny.—
Jovan Buha,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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And for the players, accusations of coercion or favoritism for those who are religious are just bunk.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
16 May 2025
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Kosar said the process is laden with procedures and protections to ensure no favoritism or discrimination takes place.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
8 May 2025
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“Cronyism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cronyism. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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