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
Once transported to the canyon, the modular components were assembled and put into place using one of the world’s largest cable cranes (cranes that move loads while suspended on cables), which spanned the gorge between the two towers.
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Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
And, sure, Adelman has a deeper, better, more modular, and more veteran roster than Malone got in either of the previous two campaigns.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider a modular sofa that could be rearranged in various ways.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.
—April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
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Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
And, sure, Adelman has a deeper, better, more modular, and more veteran roster than Malone got in either of the previous two campaigns.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Consider a modular sofa that could be rearranged in various ways.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
The firm has seen operators anticipate relatively short life cycles and construct facilities that are more modular in response.
—April Roach, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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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
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Witnesses said the man, who is believed to be an aircraft engineer, fell about 12 feet from a Jet2 plane after the movable rear stairs of the plane had been removed, per the Manchester Evening News.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But economists say the similarities may be largely superficial, thanks to more flexible exchange-rate regimes and deeper foreign exchange reserves, which provide a buffer that helps absorb some of the shock.—
Anniek Bao,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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From ballpark enhancements and fan experience to large-scale real estate developments like Mission Rock, the panel will examine how long-term, flexible capital is helping organizations build enduring value while maintaining operational control.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An adjustable interior drawstring makes for a customizable fit, too.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The portable treadmill is designed to fit easily into your space, turning any room into a walking track with adjustable incline, remote control, and a display for tracking distance and calories.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Other robotic surgery offerings The Vimana drone system uses the company’s MANTRA platform’s robotic surgery capability compressed into a battlefield-portable form factor.—
Abhishek Bhardwaj,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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