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
Cincinnati Public Schools One of the program’s primary goals is to shorten wait times for families seeking shelter, while also offering essential items — such as shoes, clothing and backpacks — through a modular facility connected to the parking lot.
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Francie Ebert, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Supported by strong foundations in industrial and consumer electronics, Japan and South Korea have increased their share of market cap in robotics, modular construction, and video games.
—Kevin Russell, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The set in the sequence was fully hand built, made from hundreds of modular tiles, each one individually constructed with its own materials, textures and references.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 May 2026
That vision runs into a basic problem: Evolution didn’t produce clean, modular systems.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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Francie Ebert, NBC news, 7 May 2026
Supported by strong foundations in industrial and consumer electronics, Japan and South Korea have increased their share of market cap in robotics, modular construction, and video games.
—Kevin Russell, Fortune, 6 May 2026
The set in the sequence was fully hand built, made from hundreds of modular tiles, each one individually constructed with its own materials, textures and references.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 4 May 2026
That vision runs into a basic problem: Evolution didn’t produce clean, modular systems.
—Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Single chains which had been slung across the entrances at night, and were easily stepped over, were replaced with the movable barriers.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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And there aren’t a ton of movable contracts, either.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Suburban growth accelerated during COVID, McShane said, especially with flexible working options.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Company leaders said the expansion reflects growing demand for smaller, more flexible grocery footprints in urban areas.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The empty foam block with adjustable armrests induced more fear.—
Weike Wang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The memory foam interior adapts comfortably to your neck while the adjustable closure gives you a personalized fit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The singer Sam Smith, in a black cape dress, stood still as an aide held a portable fan up to their head, which supported a large black feather.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Spalding basketball hoop Spalding basketball hoops are built with durable materials and are available in both portable and in-ground options.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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