1. plural of cronyism; the practice of favoring friends and associates, especially in business or politics, often unfairly or unethically
Usage: countable noun; typically used in political or business contexts; often carries a negative connotation

Examples

• The government's cronyisms undermined public trust in fair hiring practices.
• Corporate cronyisms led to unqualified executives being promoted over more experienced candidates.
• Voters criticized the mayor for allowing cronyisms to influence city contracts.
• The scandal exposed years of cronyisms within the administration.
• Eliminating cronyisms requires transparent hiring and promotion policies.
• Several cronyisms were uncovered during the investigation into the agency's operations.