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
Not only is the actual lighting itself important for completing tasks and creating ambiance, but the fixtures also double as decor.
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Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
Richards has missed Palace’s previous four fixtures after picking up a nasty foot injury against Leeds in the Premier League just before Christmas.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
Two of the fixtures are aimed at a craft/desk area, and the other two will provide soft lighting over the two single beds.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026
Power outages and water rationing have become fixtures of daily life.
—Karim Sadjadpour, The Atlantic, 10 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
The couple became tabloid fixtures and were persistently pursued by the paparazzi.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 2025
No wall mounting, no permanent fixtures, no complicated installation.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
The former dressing room connects to a full bath, which still contains the original tub and fixtures.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixtures
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Western counterparts often acknowledge them privately, even as public backlash from some European institutions and media figures ensued against Rubio’s candor.—
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The oil downturn and currency devaluation of the early 1980s shook Venezuelan society deeply, hollowing out the middle class and undermining trust in political institutions.—
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Beloved by everyone from sitcom dads to hip-hop icons to Emma Chamberlain, the sweater vest has vast appeal.—
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Over the past two decades, Playing for Change has teamed up with icons like Keith Richards, Robbie Robertson, Bono, Buddy Guy, David Crosby, Steve Miller, Tom Morello, Ringo Starr, Bunny Wailer, and many others, racking up over 2 billion YouTube views.—
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“Fixtures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixtures. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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