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
The Kansas City Chiefs are in the midst of a dynasty that has not been seen since the New England Patriots dominated the AFC for the better part of 20 years.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The Knicks set themselves up to do it on Monday night, the kind of Madison Square Garden night for which Knicks fans have been waiting for since the last time their team last fought for the title, over 25 years ago, against another NBA dynasty, the Spurs.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
The poems date back nearly 2,000 years, spanning multiple dynasties.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
Three members of the Rockefeller family, which has deep roots in New York politics and ranks as one of the wealthiest dynasties in American history, recently pumped $75,000 into a pro-Cuomo super PAC that’s boosting the former governor’s campaign for City Hall, filings released this week show.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
The Knicks set themselves up to do it on Monday night, the kind of Madison Square Garden night for which Knicks fans have been waiting for since the last time their team last fought for the title, over 25 years ago, against another NBA dynasty, the Spurs.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
The poems date back nearly 2,000 years, spanning multiple dynasties.
—Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 5 May 2025
Three members of the Rockefeller family, which has deep roots in New York politics and ranks as one of the wealthiest dynasties in American history, recently pumped $75,000 into a pro-Cuomo super PAC that’s boosting the former governor’s campaign for City Hall, filings released this week show.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
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Here's when to pay up, and when to walk away These 12 family beach resorts go way beyond sandcastles and sunscreen Cruise cabin math: When booking two rooms makes more sense than one This story was updated to add new information.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Willie Nelson’s Farm Aid, the longest running concert for a cause, will mark the 40th anniversary of its advocacy for family farmers with an all-star festival on Sept. 20 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.—
Thom Duffy,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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As boss Richie Stevenson looks to pin blame, patriarch Conrad Harrigan gathers his clan with a plan.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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It’s been three years, but our favorite sleuthing goth teenager Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega) is finally back, as is the rest of her clan.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Additional houses that have recently been sold close by include: On Waterman Court, Danville, in February 2025, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $1,990,000, a price per square foot of $884.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
14 May 2025
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From then on the house dressed Schneider on- and off-screen.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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The Buc-ee's empire expands: Where is the beloved convenience store opening next? Product price markups vary, but Target says Target Circle 360 members will save nearly $20 per order with this new perk.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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This morning’s must reads Food On the Curtis Stone farm at the heart of his growing lifestyle empire May 19, 2025 Other must reads ‘Saturday Night Live’ Season 50 is complete.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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