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
Yabu Pushelberg envisaged the Mei lacquered wood chairs inspired by Ming dynasty craftsmanship and the Lian modular sofa, both of which feature in the main HC28 Maison collection.
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Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Berger builds modular developments, where buildings are fashioned out of premade boxes, with appliances already installed.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Though, with modular parts, the arms and seats can be separated to make moving easier.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
This modular setup allows for faster training and easier deployment across different types of robots.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Berger builds modular developments, where buildings are fashioned out of premade boxes, with appliances already installed.
—Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025
Though, with modular parts, the arms and seats can be separated to make moving easier.
—Zoë Sessums, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
This modular setup allows for faster training and easier deployment across different types of robots.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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One of the advantages of container plants is that many are movable and can be relocated to a cooler and more sheltered location in very hot weather.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The combination of the roof drain and the city line to the road malfunctioned, both contributing to flooding in the school's two 4K classrooms, which are two rooms that are joined together and are divided by a moveable wall.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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CFMoto has given the naked a custom subframe, gullwing-style swingarm, and KYB suspension, which includes 41 mm upside-down forks and a monoshock – both of which are adjustable.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 Sep. 2025
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This Amazon version features the same suede leather construction, adjustable metal buckle straps, and non-slip outsole, along with a cork footbed with a deep heel cup for lightweight cushioning and arch support.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Crops are left unharvested in response to market conditions, but they could be marketed with connections to more flexible buyers.—
Ivanka Trump,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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According to the Stockholm International Peace Institute’s arms transfers database, Kuwait would also acquire hundreds of man-portable Strela-2 air defense systems shortly thereafter.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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First unveiled at the Innovation for All (IFA) conference in Berlin last week, the new system is essentially a large, portable rechargeable battery.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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