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
Under Adams, mayoral control has led to reckless decision-making, deepened segregation, and blatant cronyism.
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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
People's eyes have been opened to the rampant cronyism and overregulation that have destroyed our healthcare system...
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
State of play: Democrats have called the reform package corporate cronyism.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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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
People's eyes have been opened to the rampant cronyism and overregulation that have destroyed our healthcare system...
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
State of play: Democrats have called the reform package corporate cronyism.
—Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cronyism
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Last July, the actor-producer’s involuntary manslaughter trial was dismissed with prejudice after his attorneys argued that prosecutors had buried evidence.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
5 May 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in 2023, was dismissed with prejudice on Wednesday, meaning it cannot be refiled.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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First Amendment protection may be no deterrent The letters don't cite any specific examples of supposed bias, or say what action Martin might take.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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But the study's methodology, statistical rigor, risk of bias, and lack of data transparency continue to draw criticism.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 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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Here’s a basic fact to understand about the Kentucky Derby: Nobody gets in by accident, or just because of deep pockets or favoritism.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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And a lot of it was focused on — or at least the public attention was often drawn to — corruption and favoritism within these assessors' offices.—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Cronyism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cronyism. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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