hanger-on in a sentence

Definition

HANGER-ON: a person who seeks to associate with someone famous or influential for personal gain or to benefit from their status.

The celebrity was often surrounded by a group of hanger-ons who thrived on her fame.
Despite his talent, he found it hard to shake off the hanger-on who never left his side.
Hanger-ons can sometimes cloud the judgment of those trying to make serious decisions.
She realized that many of her so-called friends were just hanger-ons looking for a free ride.
The entrepreneur learned to be wary of hanger-ons who only wanted to benefit from his success.