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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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The Gamecocks’ Dawn Staley is a three-time national champion and the biggest threat to the UConn dynasty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Before he arrived at Arizona in 2021, Lloyd worked as an assistant at Gonzaga, where his duties included recruiting the big men that powered the Bulldogs’ mid-major dynasty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

However the bespectacled 44-year-old senator, who is pitching himself as a more measured member of the far-right dynasty, has surprised many with a surge in opinion polls ahead of October elections.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

He was the first ruler of the unified realm and launched the Targaryen dynasty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“Gad, sir! Gad, sir!” stuttered a member of the latest dynasty, a king of the Skookum Benches.

From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London