as in institution
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 fixture
Power outages and water rationing have become fixtures of daily life.
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Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026
But more than specific features and fixtures, the idea of wellness is becoming a big bathroom selling point.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Most turtle tank setups will require the additional purchase of UVB ultraviolet bulbs and fixtures, as well as a water heater.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
If there is no water coming from the faucets or fixtures in your home, there's a good chance that water has frozen in the pipes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
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He was voluntarily committed to a mental health institution after that and prescribed anti-depressants and anti-anxiety medication.—
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In recent years, it's also become one of the world's hottest cities for art, design, and architecture—and it's got the institutions to prove it.—
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The veteran sideline reporter and member of FOX Sports’ A-Team braved the freezing temperature in Philly by swaddling herself in a capacious coat, which drew comparisons to a diverse array of notorious icons of warmth including Cruella De Ville, Jon Snow, emus, mob wives, pimps, and Ric Flair.—
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On the show floor, Econogy icons indicate companies that have completed Texpertise’s sustainability check, making responsible sourcing visible and actionable.—
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixture. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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