as in movable
having parts that can be connected or combined in different ways
In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
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Recent Examples of modular
Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Better repair policies, modular upgrades and longer vendor accountability can reduce e-waste far more effectively than sustainability branding alone.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
They can be scaled in modular increments from single digit to hundreds of megawatts.
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Vinod Khosla,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for modular
Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
The modular design also supports flexible storage durations of 1, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Better repair policies, modular upgrades and longer vendor accountability can reduce e-waste far more effectively than sustainability branding alone.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
They can be scaled in modular increments from single digit to hundreds of megawatts.
—
Vinod Khosla,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Picking up his option would keep a young wing with size, defensive tools and an expiring salary, preserving depth and a movable contract before the trade deadline.
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With the trucks, at least, the administration has been able to take its preferred version of the American story on the road, where history is more, well, movable.
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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The shorts also have a zipper and flap pocket on either hip to store your small belongings, and it’s built with an elastic waistband and drawstring for an adjustable fit.
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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People sealed their apartment windows and stood in long lines for fans and portable AC units.
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Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed, and each bottle provides up to 35 servings.
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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