Synonyms of dynasty

dynasty

noun

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.

Related Words

• family
• clan
• house
• empire
• kingdom
• succession
• tribe
• lineage
• people
• rule
• race
• authority
• kin
• stock
• blood
• ancestry
• birth
• reign
• genealogy
• folks
• origin
• pedigree
• bloodline
• extraction
• realm
• kindred
• dominion
• line
• kinfolk
• regimen
• kinsfolk
• descent
• sovereignty

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dynasty

Beyond Manhattan’s old-money dynasties, The Gilded Age shines a light on a thriving Black elite whose stories have rarely been told on television. — Paul Chi, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2026

The Nahmads are a prominent dynasty of dealers and collectors whose holdings are reputed to include as many as 5,000 artworks worth upwards of $4 billion. — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

That cemented the Chiefs’ dynasty, and their four postseason victories came against teams that all were among the top six in scoring that season — and three that were in the top four in scoring defense. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026

Erin Zapcic, 43, a Medieval Times monarch who reigned for 13 years before her dynasty crumbled, leaned against her 2016 Mazda 3 and studied the concrete castle across the road. — Alessandra Schade, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026

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