dynasty

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 This section has been radiocarbon dated to the Jin dynasty (12th-13th century) and was previously thought to have been used for defense against outsiders. Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 29 May 2025 More news: Cowboys' Brian Schottenheimer Makes Head-Scratching Claim on Dak Prescott One of the biggest reasons the Chiefs dynasty was questioned was due to star tight end Travis Kelce hinting at retiring following the conclusion of the 2024 season. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025 In terms of dynasty production, McMillan was ranked as my number one player in the class over Ashton Jeanty. Steve Bradshaw, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025 The schedule reveal video posted Wednesday in the pixelated style of Minecraft surpassed 1 million views on X, formerly known as Twitter, in 45 minutes, and 4 million in three hours, confirming the Chargers’ social media dynasty. Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dynasty
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Noun
  • Next was dad Harry following closely behind as his little princess met a Disney Princess, before the family was photographed going up a log flume ride at Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • While Georgia is thankful to be free and reunited with her family, the press around the murder and the trial will nevertheless affect the family's future.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • In the premiere episode, the Kardashian-Jenner clan took a family trip to Cabo, where Kardashian once again came face to face with her fear.
    Dayna Haffenden, People.com, 30 May 2025
  • When the Nazis came to power in 1933, the Ophuls clan left Germany for Paris.
    David Anderson, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Noun
  • Once near the bases, the roofs of the mobile houses were remotely opened, and the drones deployed to launch their strikes.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
  • It's tucked in the basement of a house in the residential area of Nishiazabu.
    Bella Stoddart, CNBC, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • In 1890 came the colonial encroachment by British–South African empire man Cecil John Rhodes, after whom the country was named.
    Percy Zvomuya, Artforum, 1 June 2025
  • After pleading guilty to federal money-laundering violations in November 2023, Zhao served just four months in prison and emerged with most of his crypto empire intact.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 30 May 2025

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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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