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 designer says this look is perfect for floors, backsplashes, and shower walls, and pairs well with polished or brushed fixtures.
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Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Frie recommends layering in reflective and light-balancing elements, noting that warm metallics, such as brass fixtures or gilded mirrors—along with thoughtful lighting, are essential.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
The Recording Academy Honors Presented by the Black Music Collective has established itself as one of Grammy Week’s most prominent fixtures, and the 2026 edition, held last Thursday at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, was no exception.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The brand and its Massachusetts origins are inextricable—the matte white bags are sentimental fixtures of the state and New England at large.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
And don’t forget to dry your fixtures, glass doors, and shelves or ledges with a microfiber cloth after cleaning to avoid water spots.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Collateral is Little Bear’s inventory and fixtures, though not its real estate.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Everything is colored red there, and there are no gold fixtures to show off or gloat over.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Frie recommends layering in reflective and light-balancing elements, noting that warm metallics, such as brass fixtures or gilded mirrors—along with thoughtful lighting, are essential.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 7 Feb. 2026
The Recording Academy Honors Presented by the Black Music Collective has established itself as one of Grammy Week’s most prominent fixtures, and the 2026 edition, held last Thursday at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, was no exception.
—Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
The brand and its Massachusetts origins are inextricable—the matte white bags are sentimental fixtures of the state and New England at large.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Feb. 2026
And don’t forget to dry your fixtures, glass doors, and shelves or ledges with a microfiber cloth after cleaning to avoid water spots.
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The covered, but open-air space, has a new roof with five retractable awnings, new high-top counter with eight seats facing the water, new dining tables, new or reupholstered furnishings and new light fixtures.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
Collateral is Little Bear’s inventory and fixtures, though not its real estate.
—Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Everything is colored red there, and there are no gold fixtures to show off or gloat over.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
Noun
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When institutions operate in a constant state of decay, crisis management replaces strategic planning, and long-term reform becomes impossible.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Negotiations intended to keep alive the M Health Fairview partnership were complex, according to those involved, in part because of the breadth of the three institutions.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Reflecting on Black style icons, Osuji believes one person in particular embodies Zena Ziora.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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It will be held primarily at the historic San Siro Stadium in Milan, featuring performances by icons like Mariah Carey and Andrea Bocelli, as well as traditional elements like the Parade of Nations and the lighting of the Olympic cauldron.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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