How to Use fixture in a Sentence

fixture

noun
  • 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.
  • Be sure to use a soft cloth to fully dry the fixture to avoid pesky marks.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • The clear glass allows ample light to shine through the fixture.
    Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Thompson has been a fixture for the Hoosiers when healthy across the past three seasons.
    Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Jan. 2023
  • The macramé light fixture is from Wyeth, and the stair runner is by Woodard & Greenstein.
    Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 22 Mar. 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
  • Armed drones became a fixture in the U.S. effort in the war on terror.
    Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Georges-Barnett has been a fixture in the racing world for more than 40 years.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Yeti Dogs This lunchtime fixture at the base of the mountain has been a local favorite for 16 years.
    Brad Japhe, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2024
  • 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
  • My dad's arm casts a shadow under the deep golden light of the fixture above us.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • Pipes, faucets and fixtures are the most common sources of lead in drinking water.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, The Enquirer, 4 July 2024
  • Maya, who has modeled for Calvin Klein and been a fixture on red carpets, is dressed down.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Sep. 2023
  • And while Eastwood is said to be a fixture at Mission Ranch, he's known to keep to himself.
    Julie Tremaine, Peoplemag, 17 Apr. 2023
  • But for now, a legacy as a charming fixture of cult-favorite TV shows and a style maven on the side will have to do.
    Louisa Ballhaus, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Angeli had made himself, and his megaphone, a fixture at protests in the Phoenix area since at least 2019.
    Richard Ruelas, The Arizona Republic, 30 Mar. 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
  • The Sacramento Zoo has been a fixture in the Land Park neighborhood since 1927.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 9 May 2024
  • 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
  • Perhaps the piece’s defining feature is its slim base and stem, which look almost unable to bear the weight of the light fixture and shade above.
    Nick Scott, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2023
  • And the calibration to get the laser to hit all the fixtures accurately?
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 24 Apr. 2023
  • For at least one of these things, McFadden is partial to a statement light fixture to bring warmth to the foyer.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 16 Oct. 2024
  • Nearly 57 years after its founding the institution has enough pull to attract fixtures such as the expansive artist Solange Knowles and the inspiring art maven Kimberly Drew.
    Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 Oct. 2024

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