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
Such variety seemed impossible as recently as 2018, when the Golden State Warriors were at the height of their reign and decades of history suggested the NBA would always be the American sports league most characterized by dynasties.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 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
Turns out the modern family compound—once mainly associated with dynasties, succession battles and the occasional Kennedy—is becoming one of real estate’s more strategic plays.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
For nearly five centuries, emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came here to worship Heaven and pray for good harvests.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 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
Turns out the modern family compound—once mainly associated with dynasties, succession battles and the occasional Kennedy—is becoming one of real estate’s more strategic plays.
—Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
For nearly five centuries, emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties came here to worship Heaven and pray for good harvests.
—Xianda Huang, The Conversation, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasties
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Spacious two- and three-bedroom suites are great choices for families, featuring full kitchens and private terraces with ocean views.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Also outside of the arena, there will be activities for families and children, such as mini soccer games, inflatables, raffles and giveaways.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Publishers Coolabi Group and Chinese online giant Tencent Video have greenlit the series, adapted from Erin Hunter’s novels about battling clans of feral cats, which have sold more than 90 million copies worldwide.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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Our story begins in the winter of that year, as Murashige — along with his wife Chiyoho (Yuriko Yoshitaka) and the small handful of clans loyal to their family — barricade themselves behind the peripets of Arioka Castle and wait for death to arrive at their doorstep.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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The generation that rode cheap college, rising home prices, and the 401(k) revolution into late career was expected to bow out gracefully, freeing up houses and jobs for their kids and grandkids.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Flames were seen coming out of the top of one of the houses as crews tried to put out the fire.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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The city has been under many empires over history.—
Dan Mangan,Emma Graham,Hugh Leask,Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Billionaire hospitality mogul Tilman Fertitta is acquiring Caesars Entertainment for almost $6 billion, a merger that would create one of the largest gaming empires.—
Jessica Hill,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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For centuries, Native American tribes lived in the area, growing crops and building earthlodges, a circular home of earth and wood that was the center of family life, housing multiple generations, according to the National Park Service.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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But long before these explorers touched foot on Wyoming’s soil, Native American tribes were already thriving there, living on the land and honoring its sanctity.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 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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Earlier this year, Quinn pounced on the opportunity to cast Heated Rivalry’s Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams as star-crossed fae princes from feuding kingdoms who (spoiler) have been knocking boots in secret.—
Charles Pulliam-Moore,
The Verge,
1 June 2026
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“Dynasties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasties. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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