detachable

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Recent Examples of detachable With six interior pockets, five exterior pockets, a luggage sleeve, a zip top, and a detachable crossbody strap, it—quite literally—does it all. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 Tory Burch’s tank with a detachable floral brooch has been an editor favorite since last season; this year the brooch comes in a new blue colorway. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 9 July 2026 Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain. Sj Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026 Trends for 2026–2027 include reinvented strapless gowns, draping, asymmetry, micro bows, and playful elements like peplums or detachable components — many of which align with Olivia Bottega’s convertible and adaptable styles. Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 The all-aluminum chassis feels sturdy and sleek, with a great kickstand and a solid detachable keyboard with nice travel. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026 The structure is also designed with mesh windows and detachable PC screens that help maximize airflow and bring in plenty of sunlight while keeping creepy flying (or crawling) critters out. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Made of supple Italian leather, this unlined tote boasts a soft suede interior and comes with a large detachable zipper pouch that doubles as a wallet. Christina Shepherd McGuire, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 Pebbled leather and gold hardware give this wristlet a luxe feel, while the detachable strap and just-large-enough size add functionality. Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detachable
separable
Adjective
  • Technological progress rarely arrives in cleanly separable pieces.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
  • If the creation of fiction is a layered endeavor—if premise, plot, style, and so on are to some extent separable—then must all the layers be made by the same individual?
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Detachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachable. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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