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
The show blends high-stakes hospitality with reality TV drama, expanding on the formula that made Vanderpump Rules a pop culture fixture.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Anderson, Mitchell and Wiggins have established themselves as fixtures in the Heat’s rotation since landing in Miami.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Plus: An array of rooftop lighting fixtures to create color washes and aerial effects downtown.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025
To not beat Ipswich, a team heading straight back to the Championship following last year’s promotion, home or away this season (Chelsea lost 2-0 in December’s reverse fixture), could be the difference between qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League or not.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Anderson, Mitchell and Wiggins have established themselves as fixtures in the Heat’s rotation since landing in Miami.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
Plus: An array of rooftop lighting fixtures to create color washes and aerial effects downtown.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 17 Apr. 2025
To not beat Ipswich, a team heading straight back to the Championship following last year’s promotion, home or away this season (Chelsea lost 2-0 in December’s reverse fixture), could be the difference between qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League or not.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixture
Noun
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According to research by Workday, 90% of respondents believe AI can boost transparency and accountability inside institutions.—
Federico Sendra,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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More recently, stablecoins have become more appealing to institutions aiming to transfer value, particularly in dollars, across the globe more cheaply and efficiently outside the traditional financial system.—
Tanaya Macheel,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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The hip-hop icon, 53, shared a photo of himself and longtime wife Shante Broadus on Instagram.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Its significance is up there with the deaths of icons like Nelson Mandela or a British monarch.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixture. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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