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

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

Daniel isn’t this devil’s only minion; Armand’s got an Illumination movie’s worth of cronies doing his bidding. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026

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

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