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
Dexter has become a fixture on the defensive line, but Pickens hasn’t produced much in somewhat limited opportunities.
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Betty’s children were puzzled as this newcomer became a fixture in their mother’s life.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 16 July 2025
But what about the light fixtures or the chaise longue?
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
When that season eventually began, and Thomas became a fixture in the women's locker room, Burzynska often retreated to the corner of the room to change.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 2025
Betty’s children were puzzled as this newcomer became a fixture in their mother’s life.
—Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 16 July 2025
But what about the light fixtures or the chaise longue?
—AFAR Media, 14 July 2025
When that season eventually began, and Thomas became a fixture in the women's locker room, Burzynska often retreated to the corner of the room to change.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixture
Noun
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Woods said the institution literally beat the humanity out of some boys, whittling away their value for human life.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Set within a military institution, the film continues his exploration of gender and power, aiming to expose and humanize rigid, oppressive systems through personal and emotional storytelling.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Want to drink in the same bar as outlaw icons Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson?—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
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Hacks icon Deborah Vance can handle anything — except the thought of signing a fan's arm for a permanent tattoo!—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 July 2025
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“Fixture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixture. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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