cronies (Meaning)

cronies

a close friend especially of long standing, a close companion

The politician's cronies surrounded him, providing unwavering support.
The business tycoon relied heavily on his cronies to maintain his empire.
The group of cronies spent countless hours scheming and gossiping.
The mayor's cronies used their positions to enrich themselves at the expense of the city.
The professor's cronies were always ready to defend his controversial theories.
The CEO's cronies formed a tight-knit circle that excluded outsiders.
The gang leader's cronies carried out his violent orders without question.
The celebrity's cronies fawned over her every move and amplified her every utterance.
The secret society's cronies held clandestine meetings to plot and conspire.
The critic's cronies dismissed his negative reviews as biased and unfounded.

a close friend especially of long standing, a close companion

peers, cohorts, friends, buddies, accomplices,associates, colleagues, partners, fellows, teammates

foes,enemies, opponents, antagonists,competitors, rivals, adversaries,nemeses, archenemies

The politician's cronies surrounded him, providing unwavering support.

The business tycoon relied heavily on his cronies to maintain his empire.

The group of cronies spent countless hours scheming and gossiping.

The mayor's cronies used their positions to enrich themselves at the expense of the city.