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
The renovation added a chef’s kitchen, natural stone finishes, custom fixtures, an elevator, a full bar, a home theater, and a golf simulator.
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Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The experience marked a personal turning point, shifting public perception once again — from former tabloid fixtures to a family navigating real hardship.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The standard has since been lowered to 3,000 Kelvins, but many fixtures installed before 2016 still operate around 4,000 Kelvins, according to Bureau of Street Lighting director Miguel Sangalang.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The home advantage checklist Water-efficient fixtures certified through the EPA’s WaterSense program add quiet savings over time.
—Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 May 2026
While living room lighting often leans warm and aesthetic, the best bathroom light fixtures require all that and a bit of function, too—no one wants to do their makeup in dim light.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
His next three fixtures are great for many reasons, too.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The bathroom feels regal and vogue, lined with polished Vermont marble and brass fixtures.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
In the room, smart TVs, Egyptian cotton sheets, and an all-white marble bathroom with crystal light fixtures feel tailored to every comfort.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 9 May 2026
The experience marked a personal turning point, shifting public perception once again — from former tabloid fixtures to a family navigating real hardship.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The standard has since been lowered to 3,000 Kelvins, but many fixtures installed before 2016 still operate around 4,000 Kelvins, according to Bureau of Street Lighting director Miguel Sangalang.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The home advantage checklist Water-efficient fixtures certified through the EPA’s WaterSense program add quiet savings over time.
—Zakkiyyah Terrell White, USA Today, 8 May 2026
While living room lighting often leans warm and aesthetic, the best bathroom light fixtures require all that and a bit of function, too—no one wants to do their makeup in dim light.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
His next three fixtures are great for many reasons, too.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
The bathroom feels regal and vogue, lined with polished Vermont marble and brass fixtures.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
In the room, smart TVs, Egyptian cotton sheets, and an all-white marble bathroom with crystal light fixtures feel tailored to every comfort.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
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Researchers from Harvard and other institutions recently published a study in the journal Nature Communications that suggests those who live near nuclear power plants may be at higher risk for cancer.—
Krisztian Elcsics,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Richards’s personal experience and his years with the Fortune Society had given him the necessary credibility, with both activists and institutions, to help win commitment for the committee’s vision.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Following the deaths last week of two franchise icons, Braves fans gathered Tuesday night at Truist Park to honor the lives of former manager Bobby Cox and former owner Ted Turner at the team’s game against the Chicago Cubs.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Renowned chef Hillary Sterling has worked in kitchens with some culinary icons.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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