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
Because Swift has no docking ports or grappling fixtures to grab onto, Katalyst built its 880-pound, 5-foot tall LINK spacecraft with a custom robotic capture mechanism that will attach to a feature on the satellite’s main structure.
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Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
During the pilot, Figure 02 helped produce more than 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles by inserting sheet-metal components into welding fixtures.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Light fixtures and side tables from the ‘70s give the space an air of simplicity.
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Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Mandatory three-minute breaks, introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every match at the tournament, have drawn criticism from players, coaches and fans since the opening round of fixtures.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Furthermore, Ellis has spearheaded the league’s expansion into gaming, social media and creator platforms while accelerating global reach through international fixtures and the promotion of flag football ahead of its 2028 Olympic debut.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
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Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
All fixtures are subject to change.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Instead, shop for fixtures that better reflect your design aesthetic and will add artistic flair to the space.
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Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
During the pilot, Figure 02 helped produce more than 30,000 BMW X3 vehicles by inserting sheet-metal components into welding fixtures.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
Light fixtures and side tables from the ‘70s give the space an air of simplicity.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 26,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Mandatory three-minute breaks, introduced in the 22nd and 67th minutes of every match at the tournament, have drawn criticism from players, coaches and fans since the opening round of fixtures.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Furthermore, Ellis has spearheaded the league’s expansion into gaming, social media and creator platforms while accelerating global reach through international fixtures and the promotion of flag football ahead of its 2028 Olympic debut.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Disappearing Japandi slats and minimal, low-to-the-ground frames were the prevailing bedroom fixtures, with an almost prescriptive adherence to the same overall look—white percale sheets, Noguchi lanterns, and midcentury alarm clocks.
—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
All fixtures are subject to change.
—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Instead, shop for fixtures that better reflect your design aesthetic and will add artistic flair to the space.
—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
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But prevention begins much earlier — with whether people feel connected to their communities, invested in civic life and seen by the institutions that serve them.
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Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.
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The entire collection was designed by Michael Schmidt, a wardrobe, jewelry and interior designer who has styled icons like Madonna, Cher and Hailey Bieber.
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The new production will follow Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo from their comic book origins to becoming global pop culture icons, battling familiar villains along the way.
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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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