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
In keeping with plans for mass production of modular reactors, the order also calls for a single certification process for these designs, focusing solely on site differences once the general reactor design is accepted as safe.
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
First, by relocating the modular connectors to the sides of the PSU, Lian Li has made cable management dramatically easier—especially in reverse-connector PC builds, or builds with the PSU rotated 90 degrees.
—& Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
At the end of the floor, a larger, modular space with floor-to-ceiling windows is meant to host training, external programs and larger gatherings.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
That's where the modular nine-in-one Newave surfboard is intended to come in.
—Ben Coxworth
may 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
First, by relocating the modular connectors to the sides of the PSU, Lian Li has made cable management dramatically easier—especially in reverse-connector PC builds, or builds with the PSU rotated 90 degrees.
—& Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 23 May 2025
At the end of the floor, a larger, modular space with floor-to-ceiling windows is meant to host training, external programs and larger gatherings.
—Aman Kidwai, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
That's where the modular nine-in-one Newave surfboard is intended to come in.
—Ben Coxworth
may 22, New Atlas, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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The Bucks have few draft assets left to retool and few movable contracts.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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This executive leather chair at Wayfair also offers many movable parts for a much lower price tag.—
Jené Luciani Sena
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FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This strategy is designed to capture recurring income through flexible consumption models that effortlessly connect on-premises with cloud environments.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Or for a more structured look, try a couple of portable LED table lamps, like the Zafferano Poldina Pro Lamp ($175 from Amazon) or the Setago Rechargeable Lamp ($225 from Hawkins New York).—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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There's the Nintendo Switch 2, the Steam Deck, and countless other portable PC devices.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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