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
From the presidential inauguration to high-profile dinners to a documentary screening, Big Tech leaders have become a fixture at the White House.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia doesn’t depend as much on foreign tourists, but internal travel is driven by events, and as conferences, concerts, and major sporting fixtures like Formula 1 have been postponed, bookings have dried up.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The backstory The resort rises on the site of the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, a beloved fixture that served generations of locals and was best known for HB’s and the Sunset Bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Washi paper light fixtures, traditional sliding doors, and native foliage are just a few of the contemporary Japanese design elements embedded in this stay, which coexist with a sleek modern kitchen setup and a hot tub.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Saudi Arabia doesn’t depend as much on foreign tourists, but internal travel is driven by events, and as conferences, concerts, and major sporting fixtures like Formula 1 have been postponed, bookings have dried up.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
The backstory The resort rises on the site of the former Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, a beloved fixture that served generations of locals and was best known for HB’s and the Sunset Bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Washi paper light fixtures, traditional sliding doors, and native foliage are just a few of the contemporary Japanese design elements embedded in this stay, which coexist with a sleek modern kitchen setup and a hot tub.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixture
Noun
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The museum moved a half-dozen times, but grew and became an institution attracting visitors from around the world.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The film depends on the audience accepting Hathaway’s Mary as an instantly recognizable international icon, complete with her own sound and style.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
29 Apr. 2026
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The murder case against Nick Reiner — who is charged with killing his parents, beloved Hollywood icons Rob and Michele Reiner — will not proceed until September.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixture. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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