1
as in associate
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
Relevance
2
as in friend
a person who has a strong liking for and trust in another
only my cronies can call me by my nickname
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of crony
The mayor could install one of his cronies who has no experience in running a large transit agency like the CTA.
—
Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
For the past several months, the Trump administration has routinely dispatched various cronies to Greenland and even directed its intelligence agencies to increase surveillance of the Greenlandic independence movement and attitudes toward American mining interests.
—Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
The current president and his cronies are openly selling out our country to the highest bidders and attempting to destroy our free press and institutions, all while enriching themselves.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Why do Donald Trump and his cronies need access to millions of Americans' private data?
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for crony
Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2025
For the past several months, the Trump administration has routinely dispatched various cronies to Greenland and even directed its intelligence agencies to increase surveillance of the Greenlandic independence movement and attitudes toward American mining interests.
—Morten Høi Jensen, The Dial, 19 June 2025
The current president and his cronies are openly selling out our country to the highest bidders and attempting to destroy our free press and institutions, all while enriching themselves.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Why do Donald Trump and his cronies need access to millions of Americans' private data?
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for crony
Recent Examples of Synonyms for crony
Noun
-
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee agreed July 22 to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell, a close associate of Jeffrey Epstein, to testify about the conspiracy that landed her in prison.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
-
Another of her past cases was the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell, the only Epstein associate held liable by a civil or criminal court.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
-
Doing kind things for friends can be mutually beneficial.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
-
Three years later, Goff proposed in June 2022, while on a vacation with friends and the pair announced their engagement.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
-
Since then he’s noticed the tool gain popularity among his residents and surgeon colleagues.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
Many of the couple’s close friends and colleagues took to the comment section to congratulate them on the new arrival.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
One person close to Lutnick compared his style to that of Steve Witkoff, Trump’s golf buddy turned special envoy, who has been dispatched to broker an end to the hostilities in Ukraine and Gaza.—
Antonia Hitchens,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
-
How Sam Altman became Trump’s best AI buddy Initially cut out of the president’s circle by Elon Musk, Altman has been quietly cultivating his relationship with the president, the WSJ reports.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
18 July 2025
Noun
-
While watching her goodbye messages, Amy received one from the Mastermind, who thanked her for being his accomplice.—
David Wysong,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
-
Cops said the officer returned fire, striking Mora Nunez, who later was dropped off by moped by his accomplice at a nearby hospital with gunshot wounds to his leg and groin, police sources said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
Noun
-
Kane said this new program will be unique because a social worker and peer support advocate will present and ready to assist anyone working through a difficult situation or needing more assistance.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
-
On stage among his naturally-bearded peers, Mustafa, who has a dark beard, felt another competitor with a lighter gray beard was slightly better than his own thanks to its curls.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
Noun
-
But much like his lifelong comrade Ringo Starr – also still regularly on the road with his All-Starr Band – McCartney relishes sharing his incomparable catalog with fans.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
-
In contrast, Avilés benefitted from the support of DSA comrades in the Council with large social media presence, like Chi Ossé, who used his platform to overcome Avilés’ lack of charisma.—
Sara Forman,
New York Daily News,
8 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Crony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crony. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share