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Recent Examples of detachable
The purse is made from sleek, faux leather and comes with a detachable and adjustable crossbody strap (in addition to the top handle) for styling versatility.
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Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s an emphasize on modular designs with reconfigurable zipper systems and detachable pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Inside, there are even more compartments, including a separate laptop sleeve and a detachable pouch for smaller items like AirPods, keys, and lip balm.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The original concept resembled a patchwork blanket, but the team ultimately designed separate detachable panels that are much easier to install.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
The versatile, adjustable and detachable strap takes your bag from day to night.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Sierra Space—the division of the Sierra Nevada Corporation that now operates the spacecraft—an unpiloted version of Dream Chaser had been slated to resupply the ISS at least seven times, using a detachable module to deliver up to six tons of cargo.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
The detachable Joy-Cons support multiple play styles, from single-player to local multiplayer, without requiring additional accessories.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Created in 1932 for Queen Mary, the Art Deco design features a diamond bandeau centered around a detachable brooch set with ten brilliant diamonds, originally gifted to the Queen in 1893.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s an emphasize on modular designs with reconfigurable zipper systems and detachable pieces.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Inside, there are even more compartments, including a separate laptop sleeve and a detachable pouch for smaller items like AirPods, keys, and lip balm.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2026
The original concept resembled a patchwork blanket, but the team ultimately designed separate detachable panels that are much easier to install.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2026
The versatile, adjustable and detachable strap takes your bag from day to night.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
According to Sierra Space—the division of the Sierra Nevada Corporation that now operates the spacecraft—an unpiloted version of Dream Chaser had been slated to resupply the ISS at least seven times, using a detachable module to deliver up to six tons of cargo.
—Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 13 Apr. 2026
The detachable Joy-Cons support multiple play styles, from single-player to local multiplayer, without requiring additional accessories.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2026
Created in 1932 for Queen Mary, the Art Deco design features a diamond bandeau centered around a detachable brooch set with ten brilliant diamonds, originally gifted to the Queen in 1893.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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