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Recent Examples of detachable
The new feature will be rolled out gradually for the Switch 2's detachable Joy-Con controllers sold in the EU, Nikkei Asia reports.
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Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
This double-decker cosmetics case has a deep main compartment with a detachable, flexible divider insert and pouches for upright storage of full-size bottles and tools.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
The hood is detachable and can be worn as an oversized collar, a head wrap, or a scarf.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Carey Tweed Wallet on Chain This tweed wallet, complete with a detachable crossbody chain strap, will be your plus one to many spring weddings to come.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Scarf dresses, another major trend, also fit here, especially ones (like Mango’s below) with detachable, modular scarves.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
Professional photography equipment, detachable/interchangeable lenses, audio/video recording devices, tripods, monopods (selfie sticks), tablets, laptops, computers, promotional materials.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The handbag had just enough space for my phone and wallet inside, and the detachable leather strap gave me the freedom of toting it like a clutch while strutting down Sixth Avenue.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Another perk of its detachable foam eye cups—no smooshed eyelashes!
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 21 Mar. 2026
This double-decker cosmetics case has a deep main compartment with a detachable, flexible divider insert and pouches for upright storage of full-size bottles and tools.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 15 Mar. 2026
The hood is detachable and can be worn as an oversized collar, a head wrap, or a scarf.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Carey Tweed Wallet on Chain This tweed wallet, complete with a detachable crossbody chain strap, will be your plus one to many spring weddings to come.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Scarf dresses, another major trend, also fit here, especially ones (like Mango’s below) with detachable, modular scarves.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 2 Mar. 2026
Professional photography equipment, detachable/interchangeable lenses, audio/video recording devices, tripods, monopods (selfie sticks), tablets, laptops, computers, promotional materials.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The handbag had just enough space for my phone and wallet inside, and the detachable leather strap gave me the freedom of toting it like a clutch while strutting down Sixth Avenue.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Another perk of its detachable foam eye cups—no smooshed eyelashes!
—Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detachable
separable
Adjective
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This is because numbers are abstract, discrete and completely separable from perceptual features like size or color.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Weather and climate aren’t easily separable, though, and never have been.—
Michelle Nijhuis,
The Atlantic,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Detachable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detachable. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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