as in families
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
But that is the system the NBA created to prevent dynasties.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 June 2026
Many legends have graced the Actors on Actors set, but few Hollywood dynasties have collided like Mariska Hargitay’s and Jamie Lee Curtis’.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 15 June 2026
Giesinger, founded in 2006, has become the rare Munich newcomer to make real noise in a city dominated by centuries‑old beer dynasties.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Starting in 2009, Nick Saban created one of the most impressive dynasties in the sport's history.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent years have seen a trend among young people for immersive experiences in historical Chinese costume, which in Beijing is mainly inspired by the country’s last two dynasties.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Modern dynasties have ruled a few MIAA softball divisions, and each one has fought off massive targets on its back in the regular season.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Democracies have their dynasties, and the Kardashians are among Americans’ unelected leaders, shaping our language and tastes and beauty standards, one piece of sponcon at a time.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
And perhaps a new wave of copycats is on the way, too, especially if the Anaheim Ducks’ and San Jose Sharks’ youth movements pay off similarly for them in the coming seasons, as Crosby, Stamkos and others age out to make way for the league’s new stars and mini-dynasties.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 June 2026
Many legends have graced the Actors on Actors set, but few Hollywood dynasties have collided like Mariska Hargitay’s and Jamie Lee Curtis’.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 15 June 2026
Giesinger, founded in 2006, has become the rare Munich newcomer to make real noise in a city dominated by centuries‑old beer dynasties.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
Starting in 2009, Nick Saban created one of the most impressive dynasties in the sport's history.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Recent years have seen a trend among young people for immersive experiences in historical Chinese costume, which in Beijing is mainly inspired by the country’s last two dynasties.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Modern dynasties have ruled a few MIAA softball divisions, and each one has fought off massive targets on its back in the regular season.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 May 2026
Democracies have their dynasties, and the Kardashians are among Americans’ unelected leaders, shaping our language and tastes and beauty standards, one piece of sponcon at a time.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 24 May 2026
And perhaps a new wave of copycats is on the way, too, especially if the Anaheim Ducks’ and San Jose Sharks’ youth movements pay off similarly for them in the coming seasons, as Crosby, Stamkos and others age out to make way for the league’s new stars and mini-dynasties.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasties
Noun
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Why money lessons matter before graduation Pimienta, a first-generation college student, said many families are still learning financial literacy on their own.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Lots of Massachusetts families are like this, with fierce loyalty to either the Nantucket Sound or Cape Cod Bay sides of the Cape.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Noun
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Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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The event consists of live music, competition events such as highland dancing and sheepdog trials, food vendors and educational classes on what Scottish clans are.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
Noun
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The country is a top cultivator and exporter of greenhouse tomatoes (Mexico, China, Canada, the United States and Spain are the other power-green houses in this space, with an annual market of ~$10B growing to ~$16B by 2030).—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Beach houses are the way to stay in Edisto; book one big enough to sleep the entire family and make memories to last a lifetime.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Noun
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The Europeans will either become vassals of those empires or learn to stand on their own.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi built commercial empires by transcending the game.—
Clemente Lisi,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The gaming industry is banding together with tribes and unions to urge lawmakers to add language barring prediction markets like Kalshi from offering sports wagers to pending cryptocurrency legislation, according to the text of a letter viewed by Semafor.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
16 June 2026
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Some Native American tribes never stopped drinking it, but its widespread use eventually faded away.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
Noun
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At first glance, this theory may seem most applicable to tribes, kingdoms, or nations.—
Judah Taub,
semafor.com,
11 June 2026
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Set in 2093, the film follows young filmmaker Kuve (Abraham Joseph) who travels to the remote village of Umata to document the aftermath of a devastating war that outlawed post-2040s technology and brought ancient kingdoms back to life.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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“Dynasties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasties. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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