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 Last week a middle-aged woman hired me to do her drain, waste and vent riser diagram, a water-line drawing to ensure all fixtures would get plenty of water, and her natural gas riser diagram. Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025 With Chelsea not playing their next fixture, which is against Tottenham Hotspur, until next Thursday, Maresca had scheduled for everyone to have Thursday, March 27 as a day off. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Every detail has been carefully chosen — from the refined wood floors and custom millwork to the premium appliances and sleek fixtures. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025 In this space, gold mirrors, sconces, and fixtures bring a retro glam aesthetic to the marble and gray elements around the room. Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 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 5 Apr. 2025.

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