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
Every year, Sony celebrates Days of Play, recognizing the players and games that make the PlayStation one of the most successful console dynasties in history.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Rosewood is closely associated with the glory of Chinese dynasties in the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, and demand for rosewood luxury products has grown as the country has become wealthier.
—Justyna Gudzowska, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Eat, Drink, and Embrace La Dolce Vita, Roscioli-Style The Roscioli family has long enjoyed a well-deserved reputation as one of Rome’s reigning culinary dynasties.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The dynasty theme will likely be an attack line for other candidates in Miami’s mayor race this year.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Rosewood is closely associated with the glory of Chinese dynasties in the sixteenth to eighteenth centuries, and demand for rosewood luxury products has grown as the country has become wealthier.
—Justyna Gudzowska, Foreign Affairs, 2 June 2025
Eat, Drink, and Embrace La Dolce Vita, Roscioli-Style The Roscioli family has long enjoyed a well-deserved reputation as one of Rome’s reigning culinary dynasties.
—Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
The dynasty theme will likely be an attack line for other candidates in Miami’s mayor race this year.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
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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
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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
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The compilation clip featured lively snippets of the El Moussa clan's visit to Sin City, including outfit reveals, preparation for El Moussa's keynote speaker gig and a theatrical live show.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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The father, Buddy Smart (Bryan Cranston), is the clan’s second-rate crackpot visionary, a cockeyed optimist who dresses in fuddy-duddy jackets and never knows where the next paycheck is coming from.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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That’s because the residence in question is the International Space Station (ISS), a million-pound orbital outpost with a footprint larger than a football field and the habitable volume of a six-bedroom house, circling the Earth 250 miles overhead.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 June 2025
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Cameras with long lenses will be perched in the back of the house while others will be hidden in speakers and TV monitors so viewers can get up close and personal shots of the action.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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In 1915, Nicholas granted Olga and her children by Paul the titles of Princess and Prince Paley. World War I, the fall of the Romanov dynasty and the Russian Revolution The Paley family arrived in Russia at a critical time for the waning empire.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 June 2025
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The Final Destination star reflected on working on the Paramount+ oil drama from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, who has received backlash from some critics for his portrayal of female characters across his crime-drama TV empire.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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