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
Succession is in large part an exploration of nepotism: people that have power and authority who have not earned it, but desperately want to retain it.
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Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Taylor and Gadsden, however, scoff at the notion that their sons’ success has anything to do with nepotism.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Both academics and law experts agreed that Mexico needed to change its judicial system, citing long-standing issues such as corruption, nepotism and impunity, but many said electing judges by popular vote might not be the best approach.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
That said, Milo has gone the extra mile to ensure his accomplishments aren’t a result of nepotism.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nepotism
Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 May 2025
Taylor and Gadsden, however, scoff at the notion that their sons’ success has anything to do with nepotism.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Both academics and law experts agreed that Mexico needed to change its judicial system, citing long-standing issues such as corruption, nepotism and impunity, but many said electing judges by popular vote might not be the best approach.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
That said, Milo has gone the extra mile to ensure his accomplishments aren’t a result of nepotism.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for nepotism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nepotism
Noun
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The series maintains a light touch and a brisk pace while managing to touch on class disparity and cultural prejudice without ever feeling preachy or forced.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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But as with most anything, inherent prejudice reared its ugly head.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Furthermore and worthy of many articles, is the risk that past biases are embedded into future AI, replicating and amplifying discriminatory patterns that deplete human rights and human freedom.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Auditability: Like humans, AI should be accountable for bias and error.—
David Ferrucci,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Instead, DeSantis has earned a doctorate in cronyism.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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Now, some 114 years later, Californians have reached their limit with the cozy cronyism between the commission and the private utilities it is required to keep in check.—
Loretta Lynch,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As tennis has grown and the four Grand Slams — and their respective national tennis federations — have grown more powerful with it, that favoritism has evolved into something far less wild and far more predictable.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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And yet, wild cards and home-country favoritism remain pro forma in tennis, even though at every tournament there are plenty of players, ranked far higher than the people awarded special entry, who are on the outside looking in.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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“Nepotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nepotism. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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