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
The microservices approach reflects a broader industry shift toward modular AI systems that can be customized for specific business domains without rebuilding fundamental components.
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The modular design of the Essential line allows pieces to be flat packed together for delivery.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Policy reforms and government incentives Governments worldwide are promoting modular buildings.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
These modular craft can be modified by fitting them out with all sorts of sensors, including sonar, magnetometers, and chemical detectors.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The modular design of the Essential line allows pieces to be flat packed together for delivery.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
Policy reforms and government incentives Governments worldwide are promoting modular buildings.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2025
These modular craft can be modified by fitting them out with all sorts of sensors, including sonar, magnetometers, and chemical detectors.
—New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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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
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The Erie Canal and New York State’s other canals are segmented and managed by a series of locks, lift bridges, guard gates and movable dams that control water flow and vessel traffic.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The rules around federal civil proceedings are slightly more flexible, allowing for recording in some instances at the discretion of the judge.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Want a new career that’s higher-paying, more flexible or fulfilling?—
Jeannie Kim,
CNBC,
12 May 2025
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The package also includes Campfire Audio’s Pilot portable DAC dongle for use with devices like smartphones that may not have an analog jack.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But in a world where portable phones come in aluminum briefcases, that moment only exists in the memories of the people who were there.—
Bill Prady,
Variety,
3 May 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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