as in family
a group of people who are related that maintain a powerful position for a long time
The latest heirs of the ruling dynasty have no interest in ceding their position of authority over the land.
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Recent Examples of dynasty
This section has been radiocarbon dated to the Jin dynasty (12th-13th century) and was previously thought to have been used for defense against outsiders.
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
More news: Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer Makes Head-Scratching Claim on Dak Prescott
One of the biggest reasons the Chiefs dynasty was questioned was due to star tight end Travis Kelce hinting at retiring following the conclusion of the 2024 season.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
In terms of dynasty production, McMillan was ranked as my number one player in the class over Ashton Jeanty.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The schedule reveal video posted Wednesday in the pixelated style of Minecraft surpassed 1 million views on X, formerly known as Twitter, in 45 minutes, and 4 million in three hours, confirming the Chargers’ social media dynasty.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025
More news: Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer Makes Head-Scratching Claim on Dak Prescott
One of the biggest reasons the Chiefs dynasty was questioned was due to star tight end Travis Kelce hinting at retiring following the conclusion of the 2024 season.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
In terms of dynasty production, McMillan was ranked as my number one player in the class over Ashton Jeanty.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The schedule reveal video posted Wednesday in the pixelated style of Minecraft surpassed 1 million views on X, formerly known as Twitter, in 45 minutes, and 4 million in three hours, confirming the Chargers’ social media dynasty.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
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The Duck Dynasty patriarch died at age 79 on Sunday after being diagnosed in 2024 with Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced in statements on social media.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
26 May 2025
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Full of surprises, family time, performing, chilling, laughing, loving, smiling and good meaningful cries.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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In the premiere episode, the Kardashian-Jenner clan took a family trip to Cabo, where Kardashian once again came face to face with her fear.—
Dayna Haffenden,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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When the Nazis came to power in 1933, the Ophuls clan left Germany for Paris.—
David Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
Noun
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At night, for example, when the house is silent and your work is done.—
Ann Goldstein,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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For the last five years, Michaels has traveled all over the East Coast of the United States meeting at people’s houses to rehabilitate dogs.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
25 May 2025
Noun
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In 1890 came the colonial encroachment by British–South African empire man Cecil John Rhodes, after whom the country was named.—
Percy Zvomuya,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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Of course, the largest portion of Rowling’s empire continues to be her book sales.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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