as in prejudice
disapproving
the unfair practice by a powerful person of giving jobs and other favors to relatives
Nepotism by the owner has hurt the company because the new executives are not qualified for their jobs.
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Recent Examples of nepotism
Critics cried nepotism and lamented Robert F. Kennedy’s lack of qualifications and prior experience.
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
Her position at time sparked backlash from critics who accused the president of nepotism over his decision to bring his family members into official positions at the White House.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The term refers to nepotism and was coined in recent years to refer to people in the entertainment industry who have famous family or friends.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Preventing nepotism by aligning roles with capabilities and approvals from independent advisors.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 17 Jan. 2025
Her position at time sparked backlash from critics who accused the president of nepotism over his decision to bring his family members into official positions at the White House.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
The term refers to nepotism and was coined in recent years to refer to people in the entertainment industry who have famous family or friends.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
Preventing nepotism by aligning roles with capabilities and approvals from independent advisors.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nepotism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nepotism
Noun
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Many filmmakers try to disguise their less socially acceptable prejudices, their impolite fears, dislikes and worse, but Lynch always seemed unafraid or maybe uninterested or just unaware about what others thought of his uglier visions.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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My family moved here because of its lack of prejudice—being Jewish, my father, an engineer, couldn’t get a job in Boston around 1945 because of antisemitism.—
Allure Editors,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Research shows that education helps reduce prejudice and bias.—
Hannah Rosenthal and David Saperstein,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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The case has been criticized due to allegations of trial misconduct, including conflicting testimony, withheld evidence and potential juror bias, USA TODAY reported.—
Chris Mueller,
USA TODAY,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The University of Illinois Chicago recently ranked Illinois as the third worst state for bribery, fraud and cronyism in the public sector, and ranked Chicago as the worst metropolitan area.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2025
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Saturday Night, one of the livelier films from 2024, offers a glimpse at TV hubris and yet the secrets of show business (nepotism, cronyism) remain hidden.—
Armond White,
National Review,
1 Jan. 2025
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Parental favoritism can have lasting effects, including a higher risk for the unfavored child of developing mental health problems and unhealthy relationships.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Health,
23 Jan. 2025
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Avoid showing excessive favoritism or being unnecessarily harsh or aloof.—
Kathleen Shanley,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Nepotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nepotism. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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