Thesaurus results for FIXTURE

fixture

noun

ˈfiks-chər

Definition of fixture

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 Inside, the atmosphere reflects the aesthetics of Spanish artists Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso with surrealist art and dramatic light fixtures. — Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 His raspy voice, his beard, his missing finger and the cadence of his speech have been fixtures of Brazilian public life since Brazil’s first direct presidential election after the dictatorship ended in 1985. — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026 Both rose through the minor-league system — starting in the Dominican Summer League — before emerging as key fixtures in the big-league lineup. — Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026 Knight has been a fixture on Hollywood red carpets and in entertainment media circles for years. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fixture

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Save suspicious messages, account statements, confirmation numbers and notes from conversations with institutions.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
CineGouna now encompasses Funding; Forum, a program of panels, masterclasses and industry discussions; Market, which connects filmmakers with companies and institutions; and Emerge, its initiative for young and emerging talent.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 24 Oct. 2026

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Sabrina Carpenter, Julia Roberts and Oprah were among the stars who paid tribute to Dolly Parton during the Country Music Association’s celebration of the late country icon Wednesday night.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Many Orlando-area homes feature skeletons that tower over the neighborhood, witchy covens, horror movie icons, clowns, pirate ships, pumpkins, zombies and vampires.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

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