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
At the preview casino site, modular buildings are constructed along Columbus Parkway in Vallejo.
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026
Yapping Portal, Marcloid’s newest alias, serves as a repository for her modular synth experiments.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
First American Nuclear is dedicated to building small modular reactors, or SMRs, which are advanced nuclear reactors that have about one-third the generating capacity of traditional nuclear reactors, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The agreement includes the option for six additional modular reactors supporting Meta operations—meaning there could be up to eight reactors totaling 2.8 gigawatts.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
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Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 12 Feb. 2026
Yapping Portal, Marcloid’s newest alias, serves as a repository for her modular synth experiments.
—Maxie Younger, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
First American Nuclear is dedicated to building small modular reactors, or SMRs, which are advanced nuclear reactors that have about one-third the generating capacity of traditional nuclear reactors, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The agreement includes the option for six additional modular reactors supporting Meta operations—meaning there could be up to eight reactors totaling 2.8 gigawatts.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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The Vista City Council decided last week to seek additional input before finalizing rules for movable tiny homes in the city.—
Stacy Brandt,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The food, the fireplace, the drink, the company, the relaxation — even non-skiers can appreciate a moveable feast of the senses, and the scene.—
David G. Allan Feb 15,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Retirees who are flexible with spending or have other income sources, like Social Security or pensions, may be more comfortable using gold this way than someone who needs steady, reliable monthly cash.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Curlers need an intense training regimen, dedicated to sustaining them through short bursts of cardiovascular exercise (sweeping) and keeping their legs flexible and strong to support the deep lunge position adopted when hurling the stone.—
Julia Frankel,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The large, flat-front elastic waistband has an adjustable drawstring for maximum comfort, while the front and back pockets keep essentials close and your hands free.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The production is raw but precise, a mechanical bull with adjustable shocks.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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After all, microscopic analysis and portable X-ray fluorescence simply weren’t options in the 1920s.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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Overall, the device feels like an incremental, useful evolution of the portable workstation idea.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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