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 Emtek hardware, a custom range hood and JennAir appliances round out the functional upgrades, while oversized pendant lights and mixed-metal fixtures add a designer layer. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 Current options range from add-on urine analyzers under $100 to premium fixtures costing thousands. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026 Her death has inspired a wide outpouring of tributes from collaborators and fellow entertainment fixtures including Jane Fonda, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Paul McCartney and Reba McEntire, among many others. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026 Villa supporters save 10 per cent compared to buying those European fixtures individually. Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Lighting designers do much more than choose stylish fixtures. Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026 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 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
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  • Williams is concerned that a message telling people to rely on technology for healthcare engagement would undermine the credibility of community health workers and health institutions in general.
    Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • In years past, Farel and his team from Farel Salon & Spa have hosted tennis icons including Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek, Aryna Sabalenka, Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, Patrick McEnroe, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King and more.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Two beloved entertainment icons, born just three months apart in 1946, died at the same age on the same day.
    Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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