How to Use fixture in a Sentence

fixture

noun
Definition of fixturenext
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  • He's been a fixture in the parade for many years.
  • She hopes the new educational program will become a permanent fixture at the zoo.
  • There was a time when Day, too, was a fixture near or at the top of the World Golf rankings.
    — Brad Townsend, Dallas News, 15 May 2023
  • In the ‘80s, Alexis, now 63, was a fixture in the fashion and beauty worlds.
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • For the past several decades, the 68-year-old has been a fixture of the San Diego writing scene.
    — Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Georges-Barnett has been a fixture in the racing world for more than 40 years.
    — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2023
  • All have black Kohler fixtures, and the full bathrooms have gray cabinets that match those in the kitchen.
    — Benjamin C Tankersley, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2023
  • These light sources are not standard bulbs that snap or screw into the fixture.
    — Stephen Treffinger, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Ditch the harsh, blue-toned lighting and add small, warm-toned light fixtures throughout your space.
    — Abby Wilson, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The latter business is a fixture in the modern office—while the former used to be.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • Maya, who has modeled for Calvin Klein and been a fixture on red carpets, is dressed down.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Connie chose the pace of city life and was a fixture in the moneyed circles of Washington and New York.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 18 May 2023
  • First, customers should remove the faucet screens (aka, aerators) from the ends of their fixtures.
    — Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2023
  • Look for fixtures that are open, not dimmed down by darker fabric or glass shades.
    — Jessica Swannie, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The custom decor and light fixtures recall the ocean and tropical nature.
    — Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2023
  • The bakery and meat store is a fixture in the community, founded 48 years ago by the senior Ramirez as a taco stand.
    — Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Kieran Culkin, a fixture in the supporting race, could also move to lead.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 3 May 2023
  • Zyah has become a fixture in the D.C. music and social justice scenes.
    — Ellie Silverman, Washington Post, 7 May 2023
  • No water should leak from a pipe or fixture and no water should flow off of properties, the DWP said.
    — Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2023
  • While the stories hop around in time, the funny, frank narrator, David, remains a fixture.
    — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2023
  • Reclaimed beams and antique light fixtures bring ample old soul to a new-build kitchen in Bellville, Texas.
    — Rachel Barrett, Country Living, 5 Sep. 2023
  • In the years since Schmoll purchased this cut crystal bar fixture, friends have been pouring on the compliments.
    — Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Bathroom fixtures might be cheap hardware-store staples, yet the big squishy sofas are acres of cool white linen.
    — Paul Richardson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2024
  • Quinn’s Lighthouse has been a fixture on a gritty part of the Oakland Estuary since 1984.
    — John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The special hue of these new light fixtures can help to ensure that turtle hatchlings make their way safely to the water.
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2023
  • In the living room, the pair swapped out a purple light fixture for a white one and replaced a maroon armchair with a chair of a similar size in off-white.
    — Madison Malone Kircher, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
  • Twin bell-shape pendants replaced a single fixture over the island.
    — Charlotte Safavi, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The Princess of Wales, 41, is a frequent fixture at the prestigious tennis tournament and sports some of her most timeless summer style in the stands.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 July 2023
  • In Italy, the price of spaghetti and other pasta, a fixture of the Italian diet, has risen nearly 17 percent from the year before.
    — Eshe Nelson, New York Times, 2 June 2023
  • By 1999, however, Mythos was a fixture in uptown’s nightlife scene.
    — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024

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