crony
noun
a close friend or companion; chum.
cronies
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pluralof crony.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The challenge is to strike the right balance—and to convince the public that the government is using its power wisely for the public good, not to favor select cronies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026
At the time, Tesla’s seven board seats were held by Musk and four of his cronies, including his brother Kimbal, and SolarCity’s board included Musk and two of his cousins.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2026
While Charles had spent years getting closer to nature, and getting mocked for it, Andrew had been getting closer to Epstein and his cronies.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2026
Some of the factories were owned by Hasina's cronies, who have since fled.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
“When you and your cronies were trying to ruin his life.”
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
