Words similar to crony

Example sentences for: crony

How can you use “crony” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

He turned over power to his vice president/crony, B.J.
The cover editorial says Russia is in surprisingly decent economic shape, but Yeltsin's infirmity could quash reforms and lead to "crony capitalism" or possibly even communism.
Today USAT adds that Konstantin Kagalovsky, Russia's representative to the IMF and a close crony of Victor Chernomyrdin, is now under scrutiny.
Gerth means to suggest that Clinton was attempting to hide an out-and-out favor to a political crony.
Late last week I heard that Jay is getting married (to the youngest daughter of a political crony) and has failed to invite me.