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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 dynasties
With the House vote on Monday, Duterte, who comes from one of the country’s most prominent political dynasties, became the first official in the Southeast Asian country’s history to be impeached twice.
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
Under Cox, the Braves became one of baseball’s defining dynasties — winning 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The current Board is largely composed of career politicians and political dynasties without experience operating large systems under real-world constraints, and the results reflect exactly that.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Same same but different During the Triassic period, two reptile dynasties competed for dominance.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
One of the greatest running dynasties in American sports sits 53 miles southwest of Kansas City.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This is what creates dynasties.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
After all, the Barrymores, Fondas and Coppolas are famous Hollywood dynasties, and the new generation of A-listers like Zoe Kravitz and Lily Collins have familiar last names too.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The 34-year-old, who caused a major upset in the mayoral race last year by beating one of the biggest political dynasties in the city for the Democratic nomination, has had all eyes on his performance.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 May 2026
Under Cox, the Braves became one of baseball’s defining dynasties — winning 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The current Board is largely composed of career politicians and political dynasties without experience operating large systems under real-world constraints, and the results reflect exactly that.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
Same same but different During the Triassic period, two reptile dynasties competed for dominance.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
One of the greatest running dynasties in American sports sits 53 miles southwest of Kansas City.
—Pj Green
april 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
This is what creates dynasties.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2026
After all, the Barrymores, Fondas and Coppolas are famous Hollywood dynasties, and the new generation of A-listers like Zoe Kravitz and Lily Collins have familiar last names too.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The 34-year-old, who caused a major upset in the mayoral race last year by beating one of the biggest political dynasties in the city for the Democratic nomination, has had all eyes on his performance.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasties
Noun
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The families least likely to be able to navigate a DCF appeal are the same families most likely to be caught in this bill’s net.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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From there, the couples and their families move in together, navigating real-life compatibility, big personalities and even bigger expectations.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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However, the ruthless King Saran (Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor) has suppressed magic users and enacts a rule of terror, which Zelie hopes to end in order to reunite Orisha’s clans.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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After fighting to find their way back to one another, Henry and Julia were at the standing stones of Craig Na Dun, hoping to return to their own time, and Brian and Ellen’s romantic escape was interrupted as the 1715 Jacobite Rising began, thrusting the clans into war.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The rooms Designed like authentic Goan houses, each with its own distinct colors and landscaping, the resort seems quiet even when full (conference groups love this place).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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The change in beds, food, schedules and houses put a toll on our physical body that takes days to recover.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Originating in the Indian subcontinent, modern day Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, the diamond’s story has gone beyond borders, eras and empires, continuing to captivate the world, according to Britain’s Historic Royal Palaces.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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My assignment in Croatia was to write about the Adriatic Coast—about saltwater and islands, olive oil and langoustines, lavender and wildflowers, local tales and ancient legends, the lapse of empires, and the pursuit of health.—
Kevin West,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
Noun
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While state or local governments can often issue tax-exempt bonds to finance large, job-creating projects, such as infrastructure construction, schooling, or healthcare, tribes cannot easily do the same.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Today it’s fragmented across platforms, tribes, influencers, bots, niche communities and algorithmic feeds.—
Sarah DaVanzo,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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All kingdoms crumble, though, and after a decade-plus reign, the cupcake was left behind—an aging monarch overthrown by Dominique Ansel’s cronut, and the neophilic nature of social media feeds.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Let’s run through the whole sordid inventory of critters who have had unusual encounters with Kennedy—including denizens of several different animal kingdoms.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Dynasties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasties. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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