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.
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of dynasty
Then, Robert, Zena and Jason discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers spending big to build a potential dynasty.
—
J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
This 2023 docuseries centers on the Murdaughs, South Carolina's illustrious legal dynasty, whose members were tied to multiple homicides, financial fraud and other alleged crimes.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
This is the reason for the dynasty.
—Sam McDowell 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
By that definition, the Dodgers’ only competition for a 21st-century dynasty are the San Francisco Giants (winners in 2010, 2012 and 2014 with deep troughs in between) and the Boston Red Sox (winners in 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018 – after an 86-year trough).
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dynasty
J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
This 2023 docuseries centers on the Murdaughs, South Carolina's illustrious legal dynasty, whose members were tied to multiple homicides, financial fraud and other alleged crimes.
—James Mercadante, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
This is the reason for the dynasty.
—Sam McDowell 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2025
By that definition, the Dodgers’ only competition for a 21st-century dynasty are the San Francisco Giants (winners in 2010, 2012 and 2014 with deep troughs in between) and the Boston Red Sox (winners in 2004, 2007, 2013 and 2018 – after an 86-year trough).
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for dynasty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dynasty
Noun
-
And so the conflict between love, on one side, and faith, family, and tradition reignites, in a season that retraces the arc of its predecessor—and especially its finale—a bit too closely.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
-
But the lack of transparency and due process are similar, and there are few to no guarantees of the safety of people whom ICE agents remove, often without identifying themselves, and move around without notifying the family or lawyers of the detained.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
The reality series started in 2007, propelling the entire Kardashian-Jenner clan to impressive levels of fame and giving them the opportunity to build a business empire.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Fruits Basket tells of Tohru Honda, who's living in a tent after a family tragedy when she's discovered by the mysterious Soma clan.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Tanya Taylor hosts Delphine at her house for a party in New York City.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
-
The set includes a long stick for full-house cleans, a short handheld for smaller messes, a wall mount, and a convenient charging dock for quick grab-and-go sessions.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
-
Owing in large part to Sabine, the British government financed the construction of magnetic observatories around the empire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
-
After more than two decades of working in the food space—reviving her family’s snack empire, and building her own chip brand from scratch—Dawes was ready to move on from starch.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dynasty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dynasty. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share