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
King Userkaf founded an ancient Egyptian dynasty that ruled from about 2430 B.C. to 2300 B.C., according to Britannica.
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
There comes a time in every reality TV dynasty when the crown must be passed — or at least borrowed for a summer.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Among the youngest branches in the storied Kennedy family tree, Schlossberg represents just one part of the political dynasty's return to public life.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Strategies like credit shelter trusts, dynasty trusts, and GST exemption allocation remain relevant tools for asset protection and long-term tax resilience.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
There comes a time in every reality TV dynasty when the crown must be passed — or at least borrowed for a summer.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Among the youngest branches in the storied Kennedy family tree, Schlossberg represents just one part of the political dynasty's return to public life.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Strategies like credit shelter trusts, dynasty trusts, and GST exemption allocation remain relevant tools for asset protection and long-term tax resilience.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
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Murder victim's family has been 'counting down the minutes' until South Carolina execution Texas pastor with simple dream killed in his own church.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Maude, who also descends from five generations of farmers, spoke briefly about their families' histories of fighting for freedom.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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The Conners rose from its ashes, controversially killing off Barr's Roseanne Conner via an opioid overdose in order to focus on the extended Conner clan, including John Goodman's Dan, Sara Gilbert's Darlene, and Laurie Metcalf's Jackie.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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As boss Richie Stevenson looks to pin blame, patriarch Conrad Harrigan gathers his clan with a plan.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The house was filled with physical evidence: A bloody palm print.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Our story begins in spring, when the group traditionally assembles at Nick and Anne’s beautiful lake house.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
1 May 2025
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One of the few exceptions was Junior Bridgeman, a former Milwaukee Buck who quietly built a fast food empire after retiring.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Courtesy of Lucasfilm On an isolated farm at the outer reaches of a fascist empire, a mid-level government toady interrogates his victims.—
Jake Kleinman,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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