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
Nepotism and political dynasties continued to exert influence -– and to be challenged.
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Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Because dynasties in the NBA are built on multiple superstars, not just one.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
For now, one of soccer’s great dynasties is limping on.
—Joe Prince-Wright, Nbc Sports, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Strong markets further lined the pockets of families with generational wealth – enabling some members of these dynasties to spin their share of the wealth into other ventures.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
John David and Malcolm are carrying that same intentionality into their own careers, proving that dynasties aren’t born—they’re built.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
Empires were born in her pages, and sequels turned into dynasties.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
This vast palace complex served as the seat of power for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
For voters How should voters deal with big-name dynasties in the courts?
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Jill Lawless, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Because dynasties in the NBA are built on multiple superstars, not just one.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2024
For now, one of soccer’s great dynasties is limping on.
—Joe Prince-Wright, Nbc Sports, NBC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Strong markets further lined the pockets of families with generational wealth – enabling some members of these dynasties to spin their share of the wealth into other ventures.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 18 Dec. 2024
John David and Malcolm are carrying that same intentionality into their own careers, proving that dynasties aren’t born—they’re built.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
Empires were born in her pages, and sequels turned into dynasties.
—Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
This vast palace complex served as the seat of power for 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties from 1420 to 1912.
—Livia Hengel, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
For voters How should voters deal with big-name dynasties in the courts?
—Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasties
Noun
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People work extremely hard all year long and this is the perfect time of year to slow down a bit and actually appreciate the joy of the season with their coworkers and families.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Chris, 46, and Jen, 45, and their 12-year-old daughter and 4-year-old twin sons are but one of many interfaith families who light the menorah and gather round the Christmas tree this time of year.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
The Arizona Republic,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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And our definition of social media was to converse about the over-the-top shenanigans of the fictional Ewing, Channing and Carrington clans at the proverbial office watercooler.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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In 2020, the California Fish and Game Commission made six lion clans a candidate for protection under the state Endangered Species Act, and are expected to decide whether to permanently list them next year.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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The complaint notes that Californians voted in 1984 to amend the California Constitution to ban banked games, though tribes are exempted from that ban under a 2000 state constitutional amendment.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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The tribes are suing under a law — Senate Bill 549 — that went into effect Wednesday.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Dynasties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasties. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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