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

In Season 2 of Ransom Canyon, the titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026

Bayh then won his convention race against Blythe Potter, adding his political-dynasty name to the ballot. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026

Building and maintaining the dynasty at different stages were players like Richard Seymour and Ty Law, who are already in the Hall of Fame, as well as Vince Wilfork, Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Different states offer various levels of asset protection, dynasty trust planning, governing law, trust administration and state income tax benefits, lawyers said. — Medora Lee, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

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