The mayor rewarded his cronies with high-paying jobs after he was elected.
the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation
Recent Examples on the WebMany Texans are out of power because the Biden administration would prefer to spend money on rewarding its green political cronies over making sure the lights stay on.—Andrew Follett, National Review, 18 July 2024 The first is thought, by some, to mark the birth of modernism; the second, played live by Brent Griffin Jr. and cronies, ushered in a sub-genre now called free jazz.—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 15 July 2024 And there are concerning reports about the health of Ales Bialiatski, Nobel Peace laureate, held by Lukashenko’s cronies in inhumane conditions.—Svetlana Tikhanovskaya, Washington Post, 9 July 2024 Her reporting on $77 million of welfare fraud in the state exposed how federal funds went to athletes, cronies and pet projects.—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for crony
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Word History
Etymology
perhaps from Greek chronios long-lasting, from chronos time
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