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
The center will be powered by the IBM Quantum System Two, a modular computer that combines quantum and classical architecture to explore the nearly incalculable advances in technology the new field may bring.
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
These mini-governments would compete for citizens, who would be free to take their modular floating homes to a different micronation at any time.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2026
Bloom relies on modular fuel cells that can be used to scale up a data center more quickly than relying on gas turbines alone, which can take months or years to put in place due to supply chain delays.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Each project begins with a site visit from a Kettal specialist, who evaluates conditions before the system is configured and manufactured—a reminder that even the most refined modular architecture still requires spatial analysis.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
These mini-governments would compete for citizens, who would be free to take their modular floating homes to a different micronation at any time.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Apr. 2026
Bloom relies on modular fuel cells that can be used to scale up a data center more quickly than relying on gas turbines alone, which can take months or years to put in place due to supply chain delays.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Each project begins with a site visit from a Kettal specialist, who evaluates conditions before the system is configured and manufactured—a reminder that even the most refined modular architecture still requires spatial analysis.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Currently, the city is defended by a trio of movable barriers at the edge of the Venetian Lagoon.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Inside, the seating has personal storage and moveable partitions for more seclusion or more socialization onboard as well as moody lighting.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Future developments enabled by this technique include flexible organic electronics that can be printed or painted directly onto materials, such as smart clothing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to industry estimates, private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class globally, driven in part by demand for faster, more flexible capital deployment.—
NIa Bowers,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This waterproof windbreaker from Avoogue fits the bill, and is designed with a hood and an adjustable hem to keep out wind and rain.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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These new dedicated rows will feature adjustable leg rests that fold up at a 90-degree angle to create more room to sleep or stretch out while laying down.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The money will replace the oldest playground in Boise’s inventory, swap a single portable toilet for a four-season restroom, build a new parking lot and bring the park up to standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act, Records said.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Apr. 2026
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Those who did make it out of the burning residence can thank quick-thinking good Samaritans who erected portable ladders outside the Belmont Ave.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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