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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 Plus, there's no need to redecorate your entire space to add some retro flair—focus on accent pieces such as a chair, light fixture, or area rug for for an affordable and harmonious way to blend the old with the new. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 Anthony became a fixture in the news following the 2008 death of her daughter, Caylee, who had been missing for months. Liam Quinn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 That's why Prince anticipates lighting fixtures are going to be a hot item on the estate sale scene in 2025. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025 Brazil have two tough fixtures to contest with later this month, at home to Colombia and away to Argentina, but in a difficult period for the five-time World Cup winners perhaps the return of Neymar could bring great hope ahead of what remains in their qualifying campaign. Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fixture

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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixture. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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