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dynasty

[dahy-nuh-stee, din-uh-stee] / ˈdaɪ nə sti, ˈdɪn ə sti /
NOUN
ruling family
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NOUN
reign of a family or lineage
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Teams like Nick Saban’s Alabama dynasty stockpiled so much talent that the second-stringer would often outperform the player he was replacing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Following his victory, King Aegon I became the first monarch to rule Westeros from the Iron Throne and the founder of the Targaryen dynasty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Beijing has helped too, said Lankov, noting China's preference to keep the status quo of the Kim dynasty by opposing potential instability from defectors or their supporters.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Winning tight games was a hallmark of the Patrick Mahomes dynasty during three recent Super Bowl wins, so there was a familiar feeling when Harrison Butker kicked the winning field goal right at the death.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

On the other hand, Cleopatra could look all around her and see the glories of the Ptolemaic dynasty as well.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

It is a period of time that encompasses the legendary Scot's dynasties at Aberdeen as well as United.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

The days of the Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers and Chicago Bulls lording over the league with decade-long dynasties are done.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 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

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

Aunt Alice did her usual toast: "To the Taylor and Lamb dynasties!"

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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