as in institution
a person who has long been associated with a place or activity
has been a fixture in the Republican Party for the last 30 years
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Recent Examples of fixture
Metevier, Crisman’s daughter, was born the year of the first Super Bowl and grew up with her dad’s streak as a fixture in her life.
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Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
In a state where so much is constantly changing, some of the best things are built to last, and this historic waterfront fixture has proven to be one of them.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Buying new light fixtures and tile floors can be a better long-term solution than painting.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
But this is really a building made with thick high-end glass that will be a prominent fixture in the North End.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
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Patrick Whittle, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
In a state where so much is constantly changing, some of the best things are built to last, and this historic waterfront fixture has proven to be one of them.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Buying new light fixtures and tile floors can be a better long-term solution than painting.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
But this is really a building made with thick high-end glass that will be a prominent fixture in the North End.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fixture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixture
Noun
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The fallout from the files has consumed much of the news media in recent weeks, dominating headlines and coverage at major news institutions as journalists and independent creators dig through the files for embarrassing nuggets of association about high-profile individuals.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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In a recent publication in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the Technical University of Munich and collaborating institutions report the development of a new type of electronic skin designed to help robots detect harmful physical contact.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Of course, the public fascination (and borderline obsession) for a beloved style icon is something that Pidgeon knows all too well.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ohtani, a Japanese icon who’s coming off of his third consecutive MVP season and last fall won his second consecutive World Series championship as a member of the Dodgers, said the team’s outsized payroll was the result of committed ownership’s wanting to deliver for the team’s fan base.—
Allan Smith,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixture. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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