dynasty
noun
a sequence of rulers from the same family, stock, or group.
dynasties
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pluralof dynasty.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Former US senator Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America's wealthiest dynasties who devoted decades to fighting poverty and expanding healthcare, has died aged 89, US media reported Friday.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
The records maintained across successive dynasties eventually became some of the world's most valuable historical sources for studying ancient eclipses.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026
The historic site is where emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties would offer sacrifices and pray for bountiful harvests.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
But once Lurie won, he had little trouble attracting financial support from dynasties his family has known for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
The sun made the space behind her eyelids as red as blood, made her think of lineage and dynasties, of rightful places in families.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
