fixtures

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 And that was evident again during pre-season, with Jesus having scored four goals in Forest’s first four friendly fixtures. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 Source vintage lamps and pendants to banish builder-grade light fixtures and furnish your home with character-rich desks and tables. Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 30 July 2026 More recent brass fixtures could legally contain small amounts of lead until 2014. Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 These kitchens often use contemporary cabinetry styles, natural wood or neutral cabinets, brass fixtures, and natural stone to achieve their soothing effect. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 Shag rugs, sling chairs, rattan fixtures, greenery, and light wood accents embody the California neutral style that Jenni Kayne is known for—complete with a palette of whites, beiges, and blues. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 July 2026 The statute rules out radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment, furniture, or fixtures. Zuri Primos july 25, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Historic ceiling beams were painted white to lighten the atmosphere, while high-gloss wood paneling pairs with handblown glass light fixtures from Vetreria Venier in Murano. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 25 July 2026 Cultural memory of such scenes became fixtures of partition literature. Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026
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Noun
  • To get there, Southeast Asia needs an integrated ecosystem that connects Earth observation, AI, scientific expertise and trusted public institutions.
    Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • MacBrennan Peet, founder of Project 0, said on the On The Margin podcast that building for institutions is the wrong goal.
    Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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  • When measured against the modern perimeter icons who preceded him, James beats Jordan and Bryant on points scored, Magic Johnson on assists dished and Larry Bird on titles won.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • Hakim, a genre chameleon who has performed as a sideman for Adrianne Lenker, made a record with the jazz saxophonist Roy Nathanson, and been sampled by T-Pain, has also claimed minimalist icons Steve Reich and Terry Riley as influences.
    Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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