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

Advertisement Artificial features a large, sprawling cast, including Cooper Hoffman as one of Altman’s original OpenAI cronies, and an underused Monica Barbaro as Mira Murati, the Tesla product manager who became one of OpenAI’s key players. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 7 Oct. 2026

Trump, his family and his wealthy cronies are criminals spending taxpayers’ money and taking it with their underhanded deals with our enemies. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

International aid was siphoned off, with little oversight, by government officials and their cronies. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2026

Currently residing in the Further, Elise explains that Cyrus and his cronies plan to unleash their evil in the land of the living. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Trump and his people had information about a threat clear enough that the president, the defense secretary, and a few cronies were diverted from the aircraft. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2026

Just as Sky was going up for a moonsault, Morgan’s Judgment Day cronies got involved. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Ilham Aliyev continued his father’s dictatorial legacy, imprisoning his critics and enriching his family and cronies, while polishing his country’s image by hosting Formula One events and the Eurovision Song Contest. — Literary Hub, 30 July 2026

After Putin invaded Ukraine, Western governments grabbed almost two dozen luxury vessels to punish him and his cronies. — Giacomo Tognini, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026