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Crony

Noun:

1. someone's close friend or companion.

Sample sentence: My friend Jane has been my crony since we were kids.

Noun:

2. an accomplice or supporter, especially of a politician or a wealthy individual.

Sample sentence: The corrupt politician was surrounded by a group of loyal cronies.

Adjective:

1. used to describe a person who is closely associated with someone in a position of power.

Sample sentence: The CEO appointed his crony as the company's new vice president.