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 The San Francisco 49ers’ dynasty had launched even before Roger Craig arrived in 1983 as a fullback out of Nebraska. — ABC News, 31 July 2026 The Oklahoma City Thunder, once poised for an NBA dynasty, now face significant financial challenges threatening their roster. — Bryan Toporek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 This November, she’ll be seen starring opposite Finn Wittrock in Hershey, a biopic exploring the complex legacy of the Hershey chocolate dynasty. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 July 2026 The elder Wayans is part of a sprawling entertainment dynasty that also includes his siblings Keenen Ivory Wayans, Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Marlon Wayans. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for dynasty

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People ‘in the middle’ While many are flocking to take advantage of an $8 burger, Alicia Roten’s family is simply trying not to eat out at all.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Officials are relying on reports from the families of victims and survivors in an attempt to determine the number of those missing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of family

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Create characters built around lifepaths, natures, clan traits, and merits.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 July 2026
The Sussex clan, which has had an estranged relationship with the royal family in recent years, met with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Highgrove House, Charles and Camilla's private country residence in Gloucestershire, England.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of clan

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Allen said the house needed to be gutted, the inside was deteriorating and termites were eating at the doors.

— Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
New Delhi — For decades, India was relegated to fashion’s backyard, with its embroidery and garment export houses manufacturing everything from ready-to-wear to couture for the world’s biggest luxury brands.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of house

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Amara’s part of Michael Schwartz’s empire, but the chef is Maite Zarrabeitia, an Argentine who has a way with empanadas.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Meryl Streep started her family—aka, an empire of underrated creatives—with ex-husband Don Gummer at age 30, and had her youngest daughter Louisa Jacobson at 41.

— Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026

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