- plural of crony.
cronies
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
Some of the factories were owned by Hasina's cronies, who have since fled.
From Barron's ● Feb. 1, 2026
"Treasury is holding the regime and its circle of cronies and companies accountable for its continued crimes," he added.
From BBC ● Dec. 16, 2025
It was almost dusk, the wind had dropped, and I saw old men squatting in the dirt, Papa and some of his cronies, muttering and smoking their cigarettes.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
