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 a June 2022 report, federal officials said off-site construction of housing — including manufactured housing, modular homes, and prefabricated structural components — could help make housing production more efficient, improve quality, and lower costs.
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Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
With a sculptural, bohemian look that would harmonize anywhere from a living room to a bedroom to a professional environment, the modular system has a textured exterior of Cimento tiles made from a blend of mineral aggregates and compounds.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
This modular approach enables businesses to scale capabilities horizontally, identify constraints and continuously evolve team structures without disrupting overall performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Along the boutique’s center are bespoke modular presentation tables while two dedicated archival cases show off the brand’s heritage.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
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Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 12 June 2025
With a sculptural, bohemian look that would harmonize anywhere from a living room to a bedroom to a professional environment, the modular system has a textured exterior of Cimento tiles made from a blend of mineral aggregates and compounds.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 11 June 2025
This modular approach enables businesses to scale capabilities horizontally, identify constraints and continuously evolve team structures without disrupting overall performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Along the boutique’s center are bespoke modular presentation tables while two dedicated archival cases show off the brand’s heritage.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Should a person rent a car, transponders are movable from one vehicle to another.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The twin doors are lockable, and the two shelves inside are movable to accommodate plants of different heights.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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The real winners are those who combine strategy with smart systems, focus on value, and stay flexible as technology and markets change and evolve.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Helping ease the housing shortage by increasing the supply of small, relatively affordable homes within established neighborhoods, ADUs help slow the rise in housing prices and provide flexible living arrangements for changing family needs.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Planning to open the 1,000-bed facility within days, state law enforcement officials commandeered the environmentally sensitive land, owned by Miami-Dade County, and began ushering in trucks carrying portable restrooms and industrial generators.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2025
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To serve wine at its optimal temperature, slip it into portable wine coolers like the PackIt Freezable Wine Bag.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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