fixtures

Definition of fixturesnext
plural of fixture
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 White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water. Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola has won 34 major trophies, including across his time at Barcelona and Bayern Munich, and has overseen over 1,000 fixtures as a senior manager. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Telltale signs of hard water include white mineral buildup on fixtures and soap that won’t lather well. Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026 The property features water conservation features such as dual-flush toilets and low-flow fixtures, with refillable aluminum water bottles and water bottle refill stations. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 And if possible, replace your main light fixtures with more modern ones, or at least make sure all the bulbs are of the same wattage. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026 All of this, including the Spanish statuary, Moroccan fixtures and Murano glass, is squeezed onto an Orange Avenue lot that once held a 1950s motel. Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 The renovation added a chef’s kitchen, natural stone finishes, custom fixtures, an elevator, a full bar, a home theater, and a golf simulator. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026 The experience marked a personal turning point, shifting public perception once again — from former tabloid fixtures to a family navigating real hardship. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
Noun
  • Researchers from Harvard and other institutions recently published a study in the journal Nature Communications that suggests those who live near nuclear power plants may be at higher risk for cancer.
    Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
  • Richards’s personal experience and his years with the Fortune Society had given him the necessary credibility, with both activists and institutions, to help win commitment for the committee’s vision.
    Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • Following the deaths last week of two franchise icons, Braves fans gathered Tuesday night at Truist Park to honor the lives of former manager Bobby Cox and former owner Ted Turner at the team’s game against the Chicago Cubs.
    Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
  • Renowned chef Hillary Sterling has worked in kitchens with some culinary icons.
    Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 12 May 2026

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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 17 May. 2026.

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