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
For a small modular reactor (SMR), a type of advanced nuclear reactor, an ideal site size is a couple of hundred acres (about 80 hectares), while a thousand acres (over 400 ha) is ideal for a large nuclear plant.
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Daniel Stout, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Aug. 2025
Unlike traditional power plants, small modular reactors, or SMRs, are built in factories and transported to a site for installation.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
During the event, leadership discussed the story behind its modular pod nuclear plants and its non-nuclear reactor designed specifically for data centers.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
If a multi-person perch is a priority, MDF Italia’s Cosy Outdoor sofa is a modular option with a sleek frame balancing contemporary form with classic design.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
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Daniel Stout, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Aug. 2025
Unlike traditional power plants, small modular reactors, or SMRs, are built in factories and transported to a site for installation.
—Connor Giffin, The Courier-Journal, 5 Aug. 2025
During the event, leadership discussed the story behind its modular pod nuclear plants and its non-nuclear reactor designed specifically for data centers.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
If a multi-person perch is a priority, MDF Italia’s Cosy Outdoor sofa is a modular option with a sleek frame balancing contemporary form with classic design.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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The panel was also permitted to consider whether the killing was justified because King was protecting movable property or by self-defense.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
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As a result, the city placed movable concrete barriers on North Lake Shore Drive at Armitage Avenue and Schiller Street to create an escape route for drivers stuck there due to snow drifts, giving them the ability to turn their vehicles around at those points during threatening conditions.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Further discussions in London and Stockholm made enough progress for the two sides this week to announce another extension of the ceasefire, with the White House praising Beijing for being cooperative and flexible in the negotiations to date.—
Scott Kennedy,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
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The company focuses on flexible plans without long-term contracts.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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Jack Archer and a selection of other brands, like Future Kind supplements, Sweat Tent portable saunas and EXO Drones, were viewed as standouts.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
8 Aug. 2025
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This quick recipe is a big-batch, portable version of the Southern-favorite tomato sandwich.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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