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
With the win, UConn has now won 36 consecutive conference tournament games and its fifth consecutive Big East tournament title — quite a run for one of women's college basketball's greatest dynasties.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
And he is supported by a political dynasty that still exerts authority up and down the country.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Roseman won his first title as a general manager seven years ago, when the Birds put a dent in another dynasty, defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, 41-33.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Former Olympians building ice dancing dynasty in CT.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2025
And he is supported by a political dynasty that still exerts authority up and down the country.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Roseman won his first title as a general manager seven years ago, when the Birds put a dent in another dynasty, defeating Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, 41-33.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 4 Mar. 2025
Former Olympians building ice dancing dynasty in CT.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
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Egyptian Prime Minister Mustafa Madbouly ordered the payment of about $1,970 to the family of each victim killed in the crash, a local government media office said.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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After six years of displacement, the family returned in 2021 to find their home completely damaged.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Sagittarius: Saxon Ratliff Saxton is the oldest of the Ratliff clan.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The younger members of the Katzenellenbogen clan are certain that their forefathers’ way of life is no longer viable.—
Adam Kirsch,
The New Yorker,
21 Mar. 2025
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Authorities in New Jersey are investigating a house fire at the residence of a pharmaceutical executive as a potential arson.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Listings moved fast Earlier this year, U.S. houses were selling at the slowest pace since March 2020, Redfin reported.—
Karri Peifer,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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While notable alum Sean McManus (’77) is no longer at the helm of the CBS Sports empire, Michigan grad David Berson wouldn’t say no to a Blue Devils-Wolverines final.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The king defending his crown, eager to retire but forced to hold on for the good of the empire, or the hothead ready to take to the mattresses in the name of all the marbles.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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