1The wealthy patron secured a sinecure for his nephew at the prestigious university, despite the young man's lack of qualifications.
2Critics argue that the position of monarch is a sinecure, providing a life of luxury without any real responsibility or power.
3After years of dedicated service, she was awarded a sinecure as the head of a minor department, where she could see out her days in comfort.
4The company's CEO was accused of creating sinecures for his friends and family, rather than hiring based on merit.
5There is a long history of sinecures in the British aristocracy, where titles and positions were bestowed upon relatives and allies as a matter of course.