Definition of fixturenext
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 Recognizing outstanding achievement in multiple categories, the Harveys have been a fixture of the comic industry since 1988. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026 At a little under two feet, the can’t-miss fixture spreads a warm light that creates a welcoming atmosphere for reading, relaxing, or sharing drinks without harsh overhead lighting or a spindly, corner-lurking, fluorescent presence. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 26 Aug. 2026 Her death has inspired a wide outpouring of tributes from collaborators and fellow entertainment fixtures including Jane Fonda, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Paul McCartney and Reba McEntire, among many others. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Villa supporters save 10 per cent compared to buying those European fixtures individually. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixture
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  • Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Canadian universities have successfully recruited 64 international scholars, 48 from top American institutions like Harvard and MIT.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Marvell Technology stock since the start of the year.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • During opening night of his 30-show run at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, Harry Styles took a moment to honor country icon Dolly Parton following her death on Tuesday.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixture. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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