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dynasties

NOUN

area of rule

Synonyms

STRONGEST

empire regime

STRONG

absolutism ascendancy dominion government house sovereignty sway

Example Sentences

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It also helps that he has ties to other Bay Area dynasties that have quietly influenced city life for decades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

As part of dynasties at Manchester City and Liverpool, he won three Premier League titles, one Champions League, two FA Cups and one League Cup, as well as other honours.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Rahman, 60, chief of the BNP and scion of one of the country's most powerful political dynasties, won a landslide victory in the February 12 elections.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

But the last emperors of dynasties must not have been facing in the right direction, for they would have seen us and not let us get this hungry.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston