as in prejudice
disapproving
the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives
Nepotism by the owner has hurt the company because the new executives are not qualified for their jobs.
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Recent Examples of nepotism
The state Commission on Ethics previously deadlocked on applying the current nepotism law to the situation.
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David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 13 Mar. 2026
There were accusations of nepotism made when your son, Charlie, was appointed co-head of Vantage.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
There have also been accusations of nepotism.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Later that year, the National Labor Relations board received an anonymous complaint from current and former MLBPA staff and members, which alleged multiple forms of corruption by Clark and the union, including nepotism, misuse of resources, and abuse of power.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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David Bauerlein, Florida Times-Union, 13 Mar. 2026
There were accusations of nepotism made when your son, Charlie, was appointed co-head of Vantage.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
There have also been accusations of nepotism.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Later that year, the National Labor Relations board received an anonymous complaint from current and former MLBPA staff and members, which alleged multiple forms of corruption by Clark and the union, including nepotism, misuse of resources, and abuse of power.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nepotism
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Lourdes Maria Portugues is charged with assault with a deadly weapon with prejudice, according to Miami-Dade police.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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People want clinical insights that come fast, make perfect sense and aggressively reject traditional prejudices.—
Malana VanTyler,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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In this eight part documentary series, co-hosts John Biewen and Chenjerai Kumanyika explore the roots of today’s ongoing media crisis – the splintering of news audiences, the widespread perception of bias, and the deluge of misinformation – by delving through stories from the past and the present.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Immediately after the event, the official advised against hiring Gorka because his teachings potentially violated department principles against bias in training.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
21 Apr. 2026
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These swift moves from Magyar reflect his promise to sweep away the corruption, cronyism and Kremlin allyship that European officials and watchdogs say plagued Orbán's Hungary.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
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Political players’ seeking to manipulate the game with cronyism or nepotism is no way to regain the public trust.—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Over time, ownership would move through voluntary exchange rather than political favoritism.—
Antony Davies,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, the other two members wound up suing Beyoncé and Kelly, claiming that being managed by Beyoncé's dad Mathew led to favoritism within the group.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Nepotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nepotism. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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