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
Opportunistic politicians and investigative reporters swing by, as do fascist dynasties and some sinister Jeffrey Epstein undertones.
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Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Dealing with strife has always been a part of coaching, even with the high-winning and high-drama Bulls and Warriors dynasties.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
What the Chiefs have been doing has been largely preposterous and unsustainable in the modern NFL, which is entirely designed to prevent dynasties and cultivate parity.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025
The Thunder won the NBA title last year, and superficially, the team’s rise to the top validates NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ’s strategy to value parity over dynasties.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
Together, the duo has spearheaded one of the greatest dynasties in the history of the NFL, winning three Super Bowls and appearing in five of the last six — a stretch that lives among the most dominant runs in American sports history.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Like Curry and the former Warrior Klay Thompson, Draymond Green has been a face of the franchise that is recognized as one of the best dynasties the NBA has seen.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Let 2025 forever live in MIAA field hockey history as one of the most notable in this modern age of dynasties and rivalries, and one of the best of all time.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Saban went on to win six national titles with Alabama, building one of the game’s greatest dynasties before his surprise retirement in 2023.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Dealing with strife has always been a part of coaching, even with the high-winning and high-drama Bulls and Warriors dynasties.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
What the Chiefs have been doing has been largely preposterous and unsustainable in the modern NFL, which is entirely designed to prevent dynasties and cultivate parity.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Dec. 2025
The Thunder won the NBA title last year, and superficially, the team’s rise to the top validates NBA Commissioner Adam Silver ’s strategy to value parity over dynasties.
—Alex Sherman,contessa Brewer, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025
Together, the duo has spearheaded one of the greatest dynasties in the history of the NFL, winning three Super Bowls and appearing in five of the last six — a stretch that lives among the most dominant runs in American sports history.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Like Curry and the former Warrior Klay Thompson, Draymond Green has been a face of the franchise that is recognized as one of the best dynasties the NBA has seen.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025
Let 2025 forever live in MIAA field hockey history as one of the most notable in this modern age of dynasties and rivalries, and one of the best of all time.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2025
Saban went on to win six national titles with Alabama, building one of the game’s greatest dynasties before his surprise retirement in 2023.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasties
Noun
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Join me in praying for the victims of such senseless violence and all the families of this church.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Over the past year, families told the Statesman that their school districts have failed to identify and evaluate their children for special education and follow the programs to educate them fairly.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hamas has sought to exert control over the rest of the enclave, including in violent clashes with rival clans, some of which receive backing from Israel, and at least one public execution.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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In classical antiquity, the mountainous region was notorious for bandits; in modern times, blood feuds among clans were rife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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DiDonato has appeared on catwalks for major fashion houses and has featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle and Harper’s Bazaar.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Events across the region are taking place all day at schools, local businesses, houses of worship and burned down local landmarks in various stages of rebuilding.—
David Wilson,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Irrational hubris has been the downfall of many empires.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Jan. 2026
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At the time, many Latin American countries had just gained independence from European empires.—
Meg Kinnard,
Fortune,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The Colorado River provides water for cities from Denver to San Diego, 30 Native tribes and farming communities from the Rocky Mountains to northern Mexico.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the morning, tribes of howler monkeys were whooping, several miles off.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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From enchanted kingdoms to the streets of today, members of the Art Directors Guild craft the environments that bring film, television, and theater to life.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026
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Each gift contained a prophecy about the identity and destiny of the newborn, while the names and kingdoms of origin of Melchior, Gaspar, and Balthazar, documented in ancient texts such as the Liber Pontificalis, reinforce the universality of the tribute.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Dynasties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasties. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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