as in families
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 dynasties
Scholars suggest that China’s first dynasties date back more than 4,000 years.
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Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Egyptologists add context beyond guidebook facts, translating dynasties, iconography, and political intrigue into something legible on the ground.
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Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
But that is the system the NBA created to prevent dynasties.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 June 2026
Many legends have graced the Actors on Actors set, but few Hollywood dynasties have collided like Mariska Hargitay’s and Jamie Lee Curtis’.
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Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Giesinger, founded in 2006, has become the rare Munich newcomer to make real noise in a city dominated by centuries‑old beer dynasties.
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David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Starting in 2009, Nick Saban created one of the most impressive dynasties in the sport's history.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Recent years have seen a trend among young people for immersive experiences in historical Chinese costume, which in Beijing is mainly inspired by the country’s last two dynasties.
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ABC News,
30 May 2026
Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Egyptologists add context beyond guidebook facts, translating dynasties, iconography, and political intrigue into something legible on the ground.
—
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 June 2026
But that is the system the NBA created to prevent dynasties.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
19 June 2026
Many legends have graced the Actors on Actors set, but few Hollywood dynasties have collided like Mariska Hargitay’s and Jamie Lee Curtis’.
—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
15 June 2026
Giesinger, founded in 2006, has become the rare Munich newcomer to make real noise in a city dominated by centuries‑old beer dynasties.
—
David Dickstein,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Starting in 2009, Nick Saban created one of the most impressive dynasties in the sport's history.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Recent years have seen a trend among young people for immersive experiences in historical Chinese costume, which in Beijing is mainly inspired by the country’s last two dynasties.
—
ABC News,
30 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasties
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Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City was a Jersey Shore landmark that entertained families for decades.
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Some beachgoers have lamented that Laguna Beach’s policy is too restrictive, and that long days spent on the sand require more shade than a small umbrella provides, particularly for families with small children.
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Forbes found a record 54 multi-generational clans on our second-ever ranking of America’s Decabillionaire Families, up from 45 on that first 2024 list.
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Warrior Cats is based on Erin Hunter’s feline book series that follows the adventures and drama of multiple clans of feral cats.
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Along the bay stood a long, busy waterfront, lined with warehouses, shops and trading houses.
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Such offenders will use all different ruses to distract the victim, such as claiming to be utility workers, tree trimmers, or handymen working on neighbors' houses.
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After the United States was founded in 1776, leaders like Thomas Jefferson chose to emulate classical architecture when building its Washington, DC, capital as a nod to the democratic ideals of the Greek and Roman empires.
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Times change and empires crumble, yet the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest endures.
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The British Army also provided protection from attacks by Native American tribes, giving many settlers little reason to support a rebellion.
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Leather Fringe Long before America was colonized, Indigenous tribes like the Lakota and Shoshone in the Great Plains region sewed deerskin fringe trim on their garments.
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Even though the monarchy no longer exists in Rwanda, so revered are the cows that the traditional gifting and exchanging them among kingdoms has been embraced by Kagame.
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In the fifth century CE, the western half of the Roman Empire disintegrated into a patchwork of new kingdoms and new rulers.
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“Dynasties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasties. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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