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
This modular, build-it-your-way philosophy makes the Slate Truck feel like a rolling Lego set, appealing to both everyday drivers and enthusiasts who want a personalized EV experience.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
In a world of evolving design trends, modular furniture is more than just a fleeting moment.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
There’s also a lot to learn from how electronics companies are starting to embrace sustainability; things like recycling programs and modular designs could really benefit apparel.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
This vision of flourishing was more streamlined, life broken down into modular upgrades.
—January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2025
In a world of evolving design trends, modular furniture is more than just a fleeting moment.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
There’s also a lot to learn from how electronics companies are starting to embrace sustainability; things like recycling programs and modular designs could really benefit apparel.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 9 May 2025
This vision of flourishing was more streamlined, life broken down into modular upgrades.
—January Lavoy Krish Seenivasan Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 3 May 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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Some linguists and other scientists have been quick to point out that chimpanzee communication is far less flexible and complicated than human language.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
12 May 2025
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Hardware startup Rabbit’s portable genAI assistant was widely considered to be a disappointment, but the company is now focusing on developing agentic capabilities to make its devices more useful.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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So the team at CERN built a two-meter-long portable containment device.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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