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.
  • The Rock was thought to have been a main fixture in the road to WrestleMania at the start of the year.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
  • 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
  • Kalle is a regular fixture in the tabloids and the gossip blogs.
    Andy Meek, BGR, 17 Aug. 2022
  • 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
  • Tom has been a fixture in Oak Park for his entire life.
    Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2022
  • Armed drones became a fixture in the U.S. effort in the war on terror.
    Sascha Brodsky, Popular Mechanics, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Morrison has been a civic fixture in the South Bay city for decades.
    Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2022
  • Georges-Barnett has been a fixture in the racing world for more than 40 years.
    Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2023
  • Lees Den is a nod to the Chinese restaurant by the same name, a fixture on South Main for more than 30 years.
    Megha McSwain, Chron, 2 Aug. 2022
  • The current fixtures lasted for more than a decade, and LEDs will last for about 25 years.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Tommy’s house has been a fixture on the show this season.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Jan. 2025
  • 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
  • Basile warns to avoid fixtures wider than your table, and aim for your piece to fall about 36-inches from the top of the table.
    Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The latter business is a fixture in the modern office—while the former used to be.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 17 July 2023
  • The four-star recruit will be a fixture for CM on both sides of the ball before enrolling at Notre Dame.
    Nate Weitzer, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022
  • 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
  • Anthony became a fixture in the news following the 2008 death of her daughter, Caylee, who had been missing for months.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Santiago’s, a longtime Colorado fixture, garnered a whopping 87% of the vote in its matchup.
    Miguel Otárola, The Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2025

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