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
This modular patio set can be rearranged to suit your space and seats up to four people.
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The camper hype behind the modular van has been so strong, the first kit came from a company in the US, where the PV5 might not even ever be sold.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
Years later, Porro would become well known for its modular systems that revolutionized the organization of the traditional home.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Solar facilities will not be going away, and data centers and modular nuclear facilities are going to be up-and-coming issues that will need to be studied, Pretzel said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
The camper hype behind the modular van has been so strong, the first kit came from a company in the US, where the PV5 might not even ever be sold.
—New Atlas, 27 Feb. 2026
Years later, Porro would become well known for its modular systems that revolutionized the organization of the traditional home.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
Solar facilities will not be going away, and data centers and modular nuclear facilities are going to be up-and-coming issues that will need to be studied, Pretzel said.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
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Their job is to program the movable parts on an airplane’s tail and wings—the rudder, elevators, and nearly two dozen ailerons, flaperons, and spoilers—to smooth out its flight automatically when turbulence hits.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Guest rooms on every floor feature widened entry doors, roll-in showers, tubs with grab bars, movable shower benches, wheelchair-accessible sinks, and door alarms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The borrowers — mostly smaller companies that banks would consider too risky or complex for a traditional loan — pay a higher interest rate in exchange for quick access to capital and flexible financing terms.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The stretchable electrolyte can also be used in flexible batteries for medical applications.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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This whimsical set includes an adorable Piglet figure wearing a birthday party hat, with poseable ears, adjustable feet, and liftable arms for playful display.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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The Tempo Vibration Foot Massager brings therapeutic vibration featuring 30 adjustable speed levels designed to help ease stiffness from long hours of standing or walking while supporting circulation and relaxation.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Loitering munitions ‘key’ for warfighter protection The US Army’s LASSO program forms part of an initiative to equip Brigade Combat Teams with portable, precise, rapidly deployable anti-armor solutions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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Electronics can include televisions, computer monitors, laptop computers, tablet devices, portable DVDs, LCD screens and more.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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