as in institutions
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 fixtures
The site also contains some of the original plantings and fixtures from the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco.
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
That led to a cheaper build-out cost of $500,000, for the company to add a fresh coat of paint, logos, racks, furniture and other cosmetic fixtures.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Fluorescent fixtures and energy-efficient LEDs concentrate their output in a relatively narrow portion of the visible spectrum.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The bathroom fixtures are functional yet elegant, and a large bathtub overlooks a matted window.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Palace’s fixtures might help to explain things, too.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
That distinctive colorway extends to the interior, where a subtle palette, teak flooring, and rich leathers are juxtaposed with gold fixtures and fittings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The two fixtures are shortstop Zach Neto and first baseman Nolan Schanuel.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
The new fixtures can communicate real-time data, allowing crews to monitor temperature, power levels and system health remotely.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
That led to a cheaper build-out cost of $500,000, for the company to add a fresh coat of paint, logos, racks, furniture and other cosmetic fixtures.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
Fluorescent fixtures and energy-efficient LEDs concentrate their output in a relatively narrow portion of the visible spectrum.
—Lynne Peeples, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
The bathroom fixtures are functional yet elegant, and a large bathtub overlooks a matted window.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Mar. 2026
Palace’s fixtures might help to explain things, too.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
That distinctive colorway extends to the interior, where a subtle palette, teak flooring, and rich leathers are juxtaposed with gold fixtures and fittings.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2026
The two fixtures are shortstop Zach Neto and first baseman Nolan Schanuel.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
The new fixtures can communicate real-time data, allowing crews to monitor temperature, power levels and system health remotely.
—Michael Cuviello, Dallas Morning News, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
Noun
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This newsroom-wide project brings fast facts as stories unfold — making sure our local officials and institutions are telling the truth, serving our communities well and following through on their promises.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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At many Jewish institutions, rejecting Zionism is indeed regarded as a form of sacrilege.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The twenty-four-hour temperature forecast is shown as a fluctuating black line tagged with icons denoting the weather every three hours.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Through the meteoric rise of the Fania All‑Stars, the label elevated such musical icons as Johnny Pacheco, Willie Colón, Héctor Lavoe, Celia Cruz, Cheo Feliciano, Joe Bataan and Rubén Blades.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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