Thesaurus results for DYNASTY

dynasty

noun

Definition of dynasty

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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 After being swept last season, the Brewers may return the favor and take out the Dodgers and their dynasty in four games. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 As a dynasty neared its apparent demise this week, there was little mourning in the streets. — Mike Finger, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 The collection was assembled by British financier Percival David during the 1920s and ’30s, and includes Imperial ceramics from the Qing and Yuan dynasties. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Oct. 2026 But there’s no denying the dynasty-chasing Dodgers are in trouble after the Brewers won games started by Los Angeles’ dynamic duo of Tarik Skubal and Yamamoto. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dynasty

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Another family attempted to navigate the gate to access medical appointments.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Sanders, who spoke alongside el Sayed in Grand Rapids, said Trump’s attacks on the Democratic candidate were rooted in Islamophobia because Republicans have little to say about the issues affecting working families.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026

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Advertisement The docuseries marks the first time the Loofe clan is sharing their side of the story, along with Nebraska investigators and an FBI agent assigned to the case.

— Samantha Bergeson, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
All of these came from the family’s own archives, a treasure trove that shows the focus on craftsmanship that is almost genetic to the Prada clan.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

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The resolution was introduced after revelations about Cornell’s handling of Jane Doe’s allegations that she was raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.

— Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
While Cam Bates returned a punt to the house against Memphis, Broncos returners have also muffed several punts this season.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026

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The territories at various times have been part of the Russian and Ottoman empires, medieval Kievan Rus’ and earlier civilizations.

— Catherine Belton, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Win McNamee | Getty Images Expanding reach Musk’s political spending extends well beyond the states where his business empire is concentrated.

— Luke Fountain,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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