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
Keep the pressure low and avoid areas such as windows, doors, electrical panels, exterior pipes, and light fixtures.
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Preparation for Gameweek 37 is tricky, given the proximity of the FA Cup and Europa League finals to the Premier League fixtures.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The facility’s staff created a lighting management plan, upgrading and replacing exterior lighting – more than 250 fixtures so far – and working to reduce light spill from its terminal building.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 May 2025
So, looking at the slate of fixtures for Gameweek 36 — and considering the teams who have the most to play for — who are the players to target and who should be avoided?
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Preparation for Gameweek 37 is tricky, given the proximity of the FA Cup and Europa League finals to the Premier League fixtures.
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The facility’s staff created a lighting management plan, upgrading and replacing exterior lighting – more than 250 fixtures so far – and working to reduce light spill from its terminal building.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 14 May 2025
So, looking at the slate of fixtures for Gameweek 36 — and considering the teams who have the most to play for — who are the players to target and who should be avoided?
—Holly Shand, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixture
Noun
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There's no secret sauce to try and get into the best institutions.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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New training models at institutions like the University of Florida are integrating the clinical and educational worlds for the mutual benefit of both new and experienced nurses.—
Shakira Henderson,
Sun Sentinel,
18 May 2025
Noun
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That’s common among legacy acts, as fans tend to focus their attention on the full-lengths that originally propelled the musical icons to superstardom, as well as compilations that assemble their most familiar singles.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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But as someone who’s now seen Dylan perform more than 120 times, he’s also drawn to the sensory experience the living icon creates in concert, and has a ticket to the Wheatland show.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixture. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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