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
Preparations have been underway for nearly a year — out of public view — as the development team Centennial Partners cleared furniture, fixtures and detritus from the 19-story building that ceased to function as a hospital in 2008.
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Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
But in their century-plus of existence, the lake-like impoundments created by the dams have become beloved fixtures of nearby communities.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Let the soil in your garden dry out before watering again, clear up any drainage problems, and reposition any bird baths or other water fixtures.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Portugal probably have the best two opening fixtures from any team in the tournament.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Swap out cabinet hardware and light fixtures to instantly modernize your kitchen with minimal effort.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Mindfully Select Lighting While there's nothing like natural light, electric fixtures are also going to make all of the difference in your dining space.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Moradillo sofas, Ethnicraft oak furniture, Inbani vanities, Catalano fixtures and handwoven rugs bring European polish to a distinctly Bahamian setting.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The duo established themselves as fixtures of the tabloid era known for staging paparazzi photos, fueling feuds and embracing the attention that came with being reality television’s most famous pair.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
But in their century-plus of existence, the lake-like impoundments created by the dams have become beloved fixtures of nearby communities.
—CBS News, 12 June 2026
Let the soil in your garden dry out before watering again, clear up any drainage problems, and reposition any bird baths or other water fixtures.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Portugal probably have the best two opening fixtures from any team in the tournament.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 June 2026
Swap out cabinet hardware and light fixtures to instantly modernize your kitchen with minimal effort.
—Jane Kim, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
Mindfully Select Lighting While there's nothing like natural light, electric fixtures are also going to make all of the difference in your dining space.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
Moradillo sofas, Ethnicraft oak furniture, Inbani vanities, Catalano fixtures and handwoven rugs bring European polish to a distinctly Bahamian setting.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The duo established themselves as fixtures of the tabloid era known for staging paparazzi photos, fueling feuds and embracing the attention that came with being reality television’s most famous pair.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
Noun
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The leadership of our scientific and university institutions must speak out more forcefully to the nation in defense of science.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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In Geneva, Switzerland’s second-largest city and a hub of United Nations institutions and humanitarian groups, early results showed about two-thirds of voters in the region opposed the measure.—
Jamey Keaten,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Finally, toolbars are becoming more consistent, and the distracting icons in drop-down menus are quietly disappearing.—
Edward Mendelson,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
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One of Pierce’s fondest memories was sitting next to Hollywood legend Mickey Rooney – flown in to cut the ribbon at that grand opening – as they were ferried to the riverboat on that first cruise, and listening to him reminisce about other icons, including Judy Garland.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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