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 Most other fixtures, as ever in a preseason opener, were in for a smattering of plays. Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 The staggered start to the campaign means that there will be La Liga fixtures played on all but one day between August 15 and 31. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026 Much of the home is outfitted with original fixtures and an array of bespoke touches that the renowned architect handcrafted for his family residence. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Emergency generators in each building only provide lighting to approximately 10% of the light fixtures and do not operate mechanical systems such as air conditioning or water heaters. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026 Bulky lanterns, torches, and oversized fixtures can compete for attention, interrupt sight lines, and disrupt the flow of traffic when guests are over. Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 15 Aug. 2026 Earlier this week, a piece of a SpaceX rocket joined the ranks of space rocks and other wayward spacecraft that have slammed into the moon and become permanent fixtures of our celestial neighbor's surface. Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026 In 2026, buyers are savvier than ever, looking beyond fresh paint and pretty fixtures to each home’s core systems. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026 New light fixtures hang throughout the space, where prints from Ryan Allen and custom art from Audra Harman decorate the walls. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Some of this can be attributed to a loss of trust in institutions, especially those tied to public health, thanks in part to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The 2026-2027 State Board of Education report presented to the North Carolina General Assembly shows institutions beginning their school year early this fall.
    Zaire Breedlove, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2026
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  • Along the way, Coyote, Kevin, and Paige follow a dizzying number of clues, the kind that inevitably add beloved icons like Daffy Duck, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird, Elmer Fuud, Foghorn Leghorn, Sylvester the Cat, and more into the fray.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Ventura-Franken-Tafoya may not be quite on the level of Reagan-Schwarzenegger-Sonny Bono, that hat trick of California icons.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026

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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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