Thesaurus results for FIXTURES

fixtures

noun

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 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. —

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

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Noun

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.

— Monica Gordon, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Undergraduate tuition and fees at Texas public institutions have remained frozen since 2023.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026

Definition of institutions

Noun

As a nod to the building’s legacy, where Hollywood’s earliest icons broke away from major studios to control their own work, AJU Continuum has launched its own in-house booking team for the live entertainment venue.

— Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The diverse lineup also includes pre-war masterpieces such as a 1939 Horch 855 and 1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K, alongside racing icons like a 1931 Alfa Romeo 6C and a 1955 Mercedes 300 SL Gullwing.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026