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
He's designed and built a fireproof, luxury modular home that can be quickly assembled.
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Rudabeh Shahbazi, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The city received $2 million in federal funding, secured by Representative Sara Jacobs in February, to support the purchase and installation of modular units for child care at Parks and Rec spaces.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Lounges beckon with long communal tables, plush banquettes, and modular sofas designed for meeting and working.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s also this modular sectional that can be rearranged to perfectly suit your space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Rudabeh Shahbazi, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The city received $2 million in federal funding, secured by Representative Sara Jacobs in February, to support the purchase and installation of modular units for child care at Parks and Rec spaces.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Lounges beckon with long communal tables, plush banquettes, and modular sofas designed for meeting and working.
—Terry Ward, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
There’s also this modular sectional that can be rearranged to perfectly suit your space.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Zinc and iron enrichment was present only in the granular rows of the chela, specifically in the jagged, tooth-like bumps called denticles on the movable outer segment.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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Highly intelligent and mature beyond his 21 years, Downs gives defensive coordinator Christian Parker a movable chess piece similar to how Parker deployed Cooper DeJean in Philadelphia.—
Bill Jones,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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All rooms will have a 65-inch flat-screen television, in-room safe, a Nespresso machine, Le Labo bath amenities, flexible seating options, and floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now, the venue features a Main Stage, a Black Box Theater, a recording studio space, and flexible community areas for holding multiple simultaneous events.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2026
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With adjustable straps, a smocked back, and a flattering silhouette, this linen midi immediately caught my eye.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Consider adjustable-rate mortgages, too, and alternative loan terms like 20-year mortgages.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Phones can become our lifelines—but in a natural disaster, outlets may be unavailable, so having a portable phone charger is a must-have in your emergency kit.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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The fact that additional portable toilets didn’t need to be hauled in mid-festival — like last year.—
Michael Deeds
May 1,
Idaho Statesman,
1 May 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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