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
That probably stems from the extraordinary effort his players have produced across this block of fixtures.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The couple became tabloid fixtures and were persistently pursued by the paparazzi.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Use a non-scratch sponge or soft brush to scrub the sink, faucet, handles, and any metal fixtures.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
No wall mounting, no permanent fixtures, no complicated installation.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Terracotta flooring, vintage furniture reupholstered in a velvety soft pink, Murano glass fixtures and the brand’s signature line-doodle-animal rugs by Les Éditions de Tapis reflect a mix of sophistication and humor.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The original lighting fixtures in the space are likely the work of Austrian artist Koloman Moser.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Install Modern Light Fixtures Switching out more outdated light fixtures for modern ones can make a world of difference in a Spanish-style home.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
White oak herringbone floorboards can be found throughout, along with glass-trim pocket doors, brass fixtures, French moldings, and elegant archways.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
James McNicholas, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
The couple became tabloid fixtures and were persistently pursued by the paparazzi.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
Use a non-scratch sponge or soft brush to scrub the sink, faucet, handles, and any metal fixtures.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
No wall mounting, no permanent fixtures, no complicated installation.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Terracotta flooring, vintage furniture reupholstered in a velvety soft pink, Murano glass fixtures and the brand’s signature line-doodle-animal rugs by Les Éditions de Tapis reflect a mix of sophistication and humor.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
The original lighting fixtures in the space are likely the work of Austrian artist Koloman Moser.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Install Modern Light Fixtures Switching out more outdated light fixtures for modern ones can make a world of difference in a Spanish-style home.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
White oak herringbone floorboards can be found throughout, along with glass-trim pocket doors, brass fixtures, French moldings, and elegant archways.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
Noun
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Marking its 43rd edition, the Northern Italian festival will gather a constellation of screen icons, paying additional tribute to Daniel Brühl, Claude Lelouch, Vincent Lindon, Vanessa Redgrave, Stefania Sandrelli, Sergio Castellitto and Aleksandr Sokurov.—
Ben Croll,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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His team will subtly switch the profile icons and cover photos to reflect Remembrance, and the new pictures usually stay in place for about a week on the official royal family accounts.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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