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
The story of the Targaryen dynasty’s bloodiest war of succession picks up just after the events of Season 2, which left Team Black and Team Green on the verge of all-out war.
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Zohran Mamdani toppled Andrew Cuomo, the scion of a political dynasty, on his way to becoming New York City mayor.
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Matt Brown,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Zohran Mamdani toppled Andrew Cuomo, the scion of a political dynasty, on his way to becoming New York City mayor.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
Two years later, the Hawks hoisted their third Cup in six seasons and first of the three on home ice, cementing their dynasty.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
Zohran Mamdani toppled Andrew Cuomo, the scion of a political dynasty, on his way to becoming New York City mayor.
—
Matt Brown,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
Zohran Mamdani toppled Andrew Cuomo, the scion of a political dynasty, on his way to becoming New York City mayor.
—
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Two years later, the Hawks hoisted their third Cup in six seasons and first of the three on home ice, cementing their dynasty.
—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
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Many also include birthday party packages, scout patch programs and family classes where adults cook alongside their kids.
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It was built in 2021 by a developer as a family home, Stanaland said.
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Will the kangaroo clan be able to capitalize on the USA's mistakes today?
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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.
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The heatwave has been significant enough to prompt major fashion houses to accommodate last-minute schedule changes.
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In the Independence standoff in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue at what police believed to be Sanchez-Munoz’s primary residence, firefighters had to put out a blaze in the house, but the man was not located there.
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Build the empire on top of all of it.
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What emerges is a portrait of Maurice as both architect and enigma, a man whose creative vision built an empire and whose personal choices left fractures still being processed decades later.
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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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