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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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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

Modern college basketball is built to do one thing: destroy dynasties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

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

He added: "The Mitchells remain one of EastEnders' defining dynasties, and we can't wait to see them reunited again. As always when Grant is around, drama inevitably follows him…".

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

The history of Egypt is divided into dynasties of rulers, in accordance with ancient Egyptian practice, beginning with the First Dynasty shortly after 3000 B.C.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson