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 movie diva and the heir to the Monegasque dynasty swore eternal love to each other seventy years ago today, resulting in one of the twentieth century's most legendary bonds.
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Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
And like Murdoch’s, the Bolloré empire is run like a dynasty.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
If the Broncos can make two of the worst deals in Denver sports history go away, that would be almost as impressive as sticking a fork in the Chiefs’ AFC West dynasty.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
But the dirt didn’t stick to steel, and Deere’s dynasty began.
—Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Francesca Pellegrini, Vanity Fair, 19 Apr. 2026
And like Murdoch’s, the Bolloré empire is run like a dynasty.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
If the Broncos can make two of the worst deals in Denver sports history go away, that would be almost as impressive as sticking a fork in the Chiefs’ AFC West dynasty.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
But the dirt didn’t stick to steel, and Deere’s dynasty began.
—Tyler Jett, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
Noun
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Word of Smith’s death had shattered his family, especially his father, who can’t believe his son is gone.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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At least, that’s the story his family has always told him.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Because of their large families and the nature of their viral content, Smith and Neeleman both tend to get cited in conversations about a conservative cultural resurgence; in 2024, Nara and Lucky Blue Smith even took their kids to visit the Neeleman clan in Kamus, Utah.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
20 Apr. 2026
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The James clan has the chance to add another chapter to its family lore this month, thanks to Bronny's growth into a player that all of the Los Angeles Lakers can trust.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As Mercury joins Mars in Aries in your 9th house, curiosity turns into action and ideas want movement from you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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For One Person After her husband died, Betty Constable lived alone in her house on Orchard Circle in Princeton.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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But Fuqua’s Hannibal is recognizably Black—an African insurgent taking on a European empire.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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And like Murdoch’s, the Bolloré empire is run like a dynasty.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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