grand old men

noun

plural of grand old man
as in first ladies

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  1. fixtures
  2. institutions
Noun
  • According to one court filing, walls were streaked with mold and had been left unpainted despite promises for a refresh, and the light fixtures above the table were layered with dust.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Past and present Even with all the modern upgrades, there’s still room there for a couple of fixtures from the past.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
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  • Audiovisual from Spain, ICEX Spain Trade & Investment’s umbrella brand, will bring some 50 companies and institutions to Mipcom this year, showcasing the breadth of the country’s film, TV, animation and production industries.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • As more institutions devote space to designers and their archives, clothing is increasingly understood as a cultural artifact rather than simply a commercial product.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of institutions
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“Grand old men.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20old%20men. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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