sycophants

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The new boss will want to make a mark—almost any mark will do—to intimidate top performers and encourage sycophants.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And, of course, there were the sycophants, jesters and Wormtongues.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The consequences of replacing judicious and seasoned advisers with sycophants should have been a surprise to no one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

And while at first Oliver rules over a pack of sycophants, the power shifts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

Shusgis talked and talked to me and to the many employees, aides, and sycophants who sat down at his table nightly; I had never known him so longwinded, so relentlessly jovial.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin