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
But these repeat fixtures are making for an unsatisfying tournament all around.
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Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
European light fixtures hang overhead.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Whatever the inspiration, Bessette’s engagement ring became one of the rare fixtures in her otherwise minimalist jewelry rotation.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Test fixtures use an artificial mouth and a microphone positioned at the Mouth Reference Point (MRP) according to ITU-T standards to evaluate microphone performance under realistic speech and background noise conditions [10].
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
There are more aesthetic upgrades that will bring your home into the current decade, like painting the walls, replacing the blinds, or swapping out light fixtures.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Guest rooms were updated with modern bathrooms and mid-century modern fixtures and furnishings.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
To perform an annual plumbing inspection, check fixtures for signs of age and wear.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Even lighting relies on outdated fixtures and technology.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026
Nick Miller, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
European light fixtures hang overhead.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Whatever the inspiration, Bessette’s engagement ring became one of the rare fixtures in her otherwise minimalist jewelry rotation.
—Instyle Editors, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
Test fixtures use an artificial mouth and a microphone positioned at the Mouth Reference Point (MRP) according to ITU-T standards to evaluate microphone performance under realistic speech and background noise conditions [10].
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
There are more aesthetic upgrades that will bring your home into the current decade, like painting the walls, replacing the blinds, or swapping out light fixtures.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Guest rooms were updated with modern bathrooms and mid-century modern fixtures and furnishings.
—René Guzman, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
To perform an annual plumbing inspection, check fixtures for signs of age and wear.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Even lighting relies on outdated fixtures and technology.
—Dallas Morning News, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
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About 400 people initially signed the statement, representing a range of Christian denominations, leaders of Black, Asian and Latino churches and associations and Christian universities and institutions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Since its founding in 2010, the DCC’s impact has helped elevate Sylvester to Florida’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)–designated cancer center, placing it among the nation’s elite institutions for cancer research and care.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
23 Feb. 2026
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Often credited with the invention of the stiletto heel in the 1950s, Vivier brought a unique artistic flair to shoe design, influencing fashion icons and major luxury houses alike.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rock icons will play eight shows at the venue on October 1 and October 3, October 15 and October 17, October 22 and October 24.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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