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 Another tactic is to ignore the value of expensive systems such as backup power generators and chillers, with attorneys arguing those assets are not permanent fixtures that qualify as property. Alex Nitkin, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 The tariffs apply to products including heavy machinery, plastic polymers, home goods, light fixtures, paper products, specialized medical supplies and other imports. Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Competitions were canceled, horse racing fixtures abandoned and international horse transports halted. Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Also, grays that occur naturally in flooring materials such as concrete and limestone are still great options, especially when paired with warmer-toned furniture, fixtures and decor. Jason Rueger, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 Both opulent mansions were built in the 19th century and feature sprawling grounds, with authentic Victorian fixtures and furniture in the Vaile mansion drawing visitors from all over the world. Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026 Get rid of that dowdy old boob light for good and hang any of these beautiful alternative light fixtures instead. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 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 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
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Noun
  • The College-in-3 Exchange was born, and dozens of higher education institutions joined the network to look for ways to help students get degrees faster.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Liberia’s flag resembles that of the US; its capital was named Monrovia after America’s fifth President James Monroe, and its early institutions were heavily influenced by Washington.
    Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Madonna and Taylor Swift will go toe to toe at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, with the two pop icons picking up the most nominations this year.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Co-founded by sports icons Alex Morgan, Drew Brees and Rob Machado with Food Network host Troy Johnson, DMWFF was built around San Diego’s unique collision of food, drink and active culture.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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