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
True, this would turn programs into inscrutable black boxes, but they could still be divided into modular testable units for sanity and quality checks.
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Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Sep. 2025
Here, in the middle of the descending theater floor and surrounded by an intimate circle of seated spectators, Jelinek manipulated the high, rounded pitches of a modular synthesizer to resemble the whistle of a dropping bomb.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
On a one-of-a-kind modular necklace, a mix of nine strands in rose and white gold are presented with articulated cubes in two different sizes and heights for dimension.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
If furniture were puzzles, the Trix modular seat would be it.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Sep. 2025
Here, in the middle of the descending theater floor and surrounded by an intimate circle of seated spectators, Jelinek manipulated the high, rounded pitches of a modular synthesizer to resemble the whistle of a dropping bomb.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
On a one-of-a-kind modular necklace, a mix of nine strands in rose and white gold are presented with articulated cubes in two different sizes and heights for dimension.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
If furniture were puzzles, the Trix modular seat would be it.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Joyin 5-Piece Poseable Skeletons With moveable jaws and flexible joints, these 16-inch-tall skeletons provide countless display options.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Typical seats were replaced with moveable chairs and desks that were suitable but also atypical to Major League setups.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even the arm and backrests are adjustable to provide the maximum amount of comfort while lounging.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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With adjustable speed settings and options for hard or soft surfaces, the game grows with players and adapts to any space.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, if an employee purchases eligible health care items or services during furlough, they can’t be reimbursed from a flexible spending account until the worker returns to pay status and payroll deductions can be made.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Tourists are still enjoying Michigan's lineup of dynamic fall events amid Apple Month and Michigan Agritourism Month this October and are flexible to changing fall color patterns, said Nick Nerbonne, media and digital director for Travel Michigan.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Best Target Circle Week Travel Accessory Deals Wireless headphones, packing cubes, book lights, portable phone chargers, handheld fans, and more travel accessories are up to 70 percent off, but not for much longer.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Scientists in Taiwan developed a fast, portable test that can detect gluten in beer or food in under three minutes.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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