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
His role has raised questions about potential violations of the 1967 federal nepotism law, which bars officials from appointing or promoting relatives to civilian positions under their control.
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The son is called out as the poster child for nepotism.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
His organization exists to dismantle the nepotism and gatekeeping pervasive in the art world.
—Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Succession is in large part an exploration of nepotism: people that have power and authority who have not earned it, but desperately want to retain it.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The son is called out as the poster child for nepotism.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
His organization exists to dismantle the nepotism and gatekeeping pervasive in the art world.
—Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Succession is in large part an exploration of nepotism: people that have power and authority who have not earned it, but desperately want to retain it.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nepotism
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The defendants, including some now facing criminal charges, were dismissed with prejudice on July 16, court records show.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
30 July 2025
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Blige is not only asking the court to dismiss the claims with prejudice—preventing them from being refiled—but is also seeking damages and full reimbursement of all legal fees associated with defending against the suit.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Doing so helps avoid issues like favoritism and bias that can create friction and impede organizational success.—
Simone E. Morris,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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According to published reports, Ellison has explored purchasing The Free Press, a flourishing news site founded by Bari Weiss perhaps best known for a former NPR editor’s study of liberal bias in public broadcasting.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 July 2025
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An American charity that has raised hundreds of millions of dollars by promising to meet the emergency needs of Israeli soldiers after the war in Gaza broke out is now facing internal turmoil over allegations of financial mismanagement, cronyism, and a toxic workplace culture.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
14 July 2025
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Far from progress, this is cronyism dressed as fairness, and it's being forced on nations worldwide under the OECD's banner.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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After God showed favoritism to Abel, Cain grew jealous and eventually murdered his brother.—
Brayden Garcia
July 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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This includes not showing favoritism and maintaining professionalism at all times.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Nepotism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nepotism. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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