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 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 Characteristics like shiplap walls, barn doors, and predictable matte black fixtures are now less appealing. Jane Kim, The Spruce, 30 June 2026 Formula 1 weekends are no longer operating simply as sporting fixtures. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Dish Soap Using harsh chemicals on the outside of your toilet bowl and fixtures is not recommended, according to Meagher. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026 Use statement light fixtures to ground minimalist spaces, balancing clean design with functional, eye-catching elements. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2026 Under Atletico’s new deal, between 15 and 20 concerts are expected to be held each year at the Metropolitano, all during the off-season months when there are no competitive club fixtures. Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 2 July 2026 The schedule also includes regular fixtures Schiaparelli, Julie de Libran, Elie Saab, Alexis Mabille, and Viktor&Rolf. Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 6 July 2026 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
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Noun
  • This swept away Iran’s monarchy and birthed a state that is part theocracy, part republic, with a handful of semi-democratic institutions swaddled by a system that is ultimately clerical.
    Xiaoqian Lin, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Many of the same institutions and organizations that offer classes are also looking for teachers.
    Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • The paintings circulating online range from Eastern Orthodox icons to Western European Renaissance and Baroque paintings.
    Denva Gallant, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
  • Beach volleyball icons emerged from the sands of Manhattan Beach.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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