grand old men

noun

plural of grand old man
as in first ladies

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  1. fixtures
  2. institutions
Noun
  • Both theaters became fixtures in their respective communities, and both brothers helped their audiences find solace during the uncertain days of the pandemic.
    — David Morton, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Nathan Fielder and Vera Wang chatted briefly as the crowd waiting to enter Alice Tully Hall grew, while Julia Fox and other beautiful downtown and Brooklyn nightlife fixtures fanned out around the auditorium.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of fixtures
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  • The federal government must provide predictable visa processes, and research institutions must sustain international collaboration.
    — Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The growing cultural presence of the Indian-American community is also being reflected in the Bay Area's civic institutions.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of institutions
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“Grand old men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20old%20men. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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