cronyism
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Noun
- Favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
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Sounds Like
Words that sound like the term "cronyism".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | curriculum | 4 | 16 |
| 2 | christendom | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | catechism | 4 | 2 |
| 4 | colloquium | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | quarrelsome | 3 | 2 |
| 6 | carlstrom | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | carpe-diem | 4 | 0 |
| 8 | conundrum | 3 | 0 |
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Words that are spelled similarly to the term "cronyism".
| # | Word | Syllables | Freq |
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| 1 | communism | 4 | 70 |
| 2 | anachronism | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | cronies | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | crowns | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | chronis | 2 | 0 |
| 6 | acronym | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | crony | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | peronism | 4 | 0 |
| 9 | acronyms | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | creationism | 5 | 0 |
| 11 | monism | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | croons | 1 | 0 |
| 13 | cronus | 2 | 0 |
| 14 | cronin | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | croney | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | consis | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | conics | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | mormonism | 3 | 0 |
| 19 | micronics | 3 | 0 |
| 20 | cronquist | 2 | 0 |
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Term
Definitions: 1
Fragments: 1
Sound Alikes: 8
Spelled Like: 20
Words that Follow: 0
Words that Precede: 0
Statistically Associated: 0
Consonant Matches: 0
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📰 This Word in the News:
Reform candidate defends party official girlfriend amid 'cronyism' row
Apr 7, 2026 The National Scot
Apr 7, 2026 The National Scot
Former Kennedy Center Arts Curator Details 'Cronyism, Incompetence, and Bizarre Moves' Amidst Trump Takeover
Apr 17, 2026 BroadwayWorld
Apr 17, 2026 BroadwayWorld
‘Cronyism is alive and well’: With hundreds of thousands of dollars misused in their union, University workers allege mismanagement and retaliation
Dec 7, 2025 Columbia Daily Spectator
Dec 7, 2025 Columbia Daily Spectator
Taking a Closer Look at Syria’s Economy: Accountability or Business as Usual for Assad’s Cronies?
May 6, 2026 Just Security
May 6, 2026 Just Security
KL mosque under fire after social media users allege rude treatment, cronyism
Feb 25, 2026 Sinar Daily
Feb 25, 2026 Sinar Daily

