sycophants
Example Sentences
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The new boss will want to make a mark—almost any mark will do—to intimidate top performers and encourage sycophants.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
And, of course, there were the sycophants, jesters and Wormtongues.
From Salon ● Jun. 2, 2026
The consequences of replacing judicious and seasoned advisers with sycophants should have been a surprise to no one.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Presley and Parker grew distant, as Presley insulated himself with sycophants and his behavior both on and offstage grew increasingly erratic.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2025
Around him was a raucous entourage of assistants, sycophants, distant relatives and assorted hangers-on.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
