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
Rocky once joked about wanting a family dynasty like the Wayans, and Rihanna seems to be right there with him.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
That’s undoubtedly made this Chiefs dynasty all the sweeter for Bates.
—Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Derrick McCray wasn’t about to let sickness, death and hardship derail a 91-year-old barbecue dynasty, not after all his restaurant achieved: catering 18 straight Super Bowls, serving ribs to U.S. presidents and standing as a safe haven through the civil rights era.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The $8 billion deal will put another family at the helm of the ailing Paramount Pictures and streaming service Paramount+; only in this case, the dynasty is led by tech giant and Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
That’s undoubtedly made this Chiefs dynasty all the sweeter for Bates.
—Kansas City Star, 14 July 2025
Derrick McCray wasn’t about to let sickness, death and hardship derail a 91-year-old barbecue dynasty, not after all his restaurant achieved: catering 18 straight Super Bowls, serving ribs to U.S. presidents and standing as a safe haven through the civil rights era.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 14 July 2025
The $8 billion deal will put another family at the helm of the ailing Paramount Pictures and streaming service Paramount+; only in this case, the dynasty is led by tech giant and Oracle founder Larry Ellison.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
Noun
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The Simon family has acquired at least six properties surrounding Gainbridge Fieldhouse in the past three years, counting these two latest purchases.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
25 July 2025
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As a victim services coordinator, Churchill connects families mourning the loss of a loved one with resources like funeral assistance, counseling and financial services.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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Her father’s passing has left the clan vulnerable, and since Red Jacob named no heir, his two sons, Dougal (Sam Retford) and Colum (Séamus McLean Ross), are locked in a battle for succession.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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In the first-season finale of the new Apple drama Chief of War, two rival clans prepare to do battle at the base of an active volcano on the island of Hawai’i.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2025
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Federal grant funding had been earmarked for the factory, but the money was taken back before any houses were produced.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
25 July 2025
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The mother and daughter couldn’t swim, and the family waited out the storm in their home as the waters flooded — but didn’t dislodge — their house.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Stewart’s Croquet & Cocktails is his newest venture, joining an empire that also includes the Woodshed Smokehouse, Love Shack (Fort Worth and DFW Airport), Queenie’s Steakhouse in Denton, the White Elephant Saloon, Gemelle, Ático, Paloma Suerte, Caterina’s and Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 July 2025
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This year’s gathering, which drew scores of longtime Elon Musk fans, expanded to encompass SpaceX and the other companies in Musk’s overlapping business empire.—
Dana Hull,
Fortune,
27 July 2025
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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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