Synonyms of cronies

cronies

noun

plural of crony

1

as in associates

a person frequently seen in the company of another

the criminal's cronies were also closely questioned about the illegal gambling operation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associates
• colleagues
• buddies
• friends
• cohorts
• accomplices
• peers
• comrades
• compatriots
• classmates
• companions
• fellows
• compeers
• partners
• teammates
• mates
• running mates
• allies
• collaborators
• pals
• chums
• coworkers
• hobnobbers
• workmates
• affiliates
• confidants
• equals
• confederates
• intimates
• countrymen
• playmates
• halves
• parasites
• schoolmates
• shipmates
• familiars
• messmates
• leeches
• hangers-on
• housemates
• escorts
• attendants
• roommates
• hearties
• playfellows

2

as in friends

a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another

only my cronies can call me by my nickname

Synonyms & Similar Words

• friends
• buddies
• pals
• chums
• confidants
• colleagues
• compadres
• comrades
• confidantes
• intimates
• musketeers
• acquaintances
• amigos
• sisters
• partners
• familiars
• mates
• associates
• alter egos
• brothers
• cohorts
• peers
• allies
• accomplices
• companions
• collaborators
• supporters
• benefactors
• sympathizers
• fellows
• sports
• confederates
• abettors
• blood brothers
• hearties
• pen pals
• well-wishers
• hobnobbers
• friendlies
• main men

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• enemies
• foes
• opponents
• competitors
• adversaries
• rivals
• antagonists
• nemeses
• archenemies

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of cronies

Both political factions’ cronies continually flatter and lie to them about how things are going. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

Morgan and her Judgment Day cronies tried to bribe Danhausen to put curses on their opponents. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2026

Of course, 90 percent bankrolled by Sepp Blatter and his cronies, the critical flop (a zero Rotten Tomatoes rating) and commercial loser ($171,000 at the box office against a $30 million budget, America’s lowest-grossing opening ever) was never going to paint a well-balanced picture. — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Meanwhile, Springfield Democrats shouldn’t be quaking in their shoes at this temper tantrum from their cronies in organized labor. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 June 2026

Big Tiny plans to replace all the Muppets with his own cronies, bringing in comedian Wally Whoopie behind Fozzie Bear’s back. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 13 June 2026

This represents one major leap in the direction of authoritarianism — the president directly raiding the public offers to enrich cronies, not just via his corrupt business dealings and pseudo-bribes from foreign governments, but straight up getting checks from the public treasury. — New York Daily News, Twin Cities, 28 May 2026

While so many suffer, our president enriches himself, his family and his cronies. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026

This represents one major leap in the direction of authoritarianism — the president directly raiding the public coffers to enrich cronies, not just via his corrupt business dealings and pseudo-bribes from foreign governments, but straight up getting checks from the public treasury. — The Orlando Sentinel, 23 May 2026