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 project will see roughly 60 of the company's modular subsea pods submerged to a depth of about 1,300 ft (400 m) and mounted to the ocean floor in Santa Monica Bay, off the coast of Malibu.
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New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2025
Each have frames that are handmade from chromoly steel—a material that’s favored by bike makers for its durability and shock-absorbing properties—and feature modular, fully repairable motors made by CYC, which makes mountain bike motors.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
The spacecraft is built on Blue Origin's Blue Ring modular satellite bus — an advanced orbiter with independent processing, storage and A.I. capabilities, and the ability to support over a dozen payloads across multiple ports.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Modular Hardware Setups One significant trend is the shift to modular hardware setups, such as servers and storage, which allow for scaling up or down as needed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2025
Each have frames that are handmade from chromoly steel—a material that’s favored by bike makers for its durability and shock-absorbing properties—and feature modular, fully repairable motors made by CYC, which makes mountain bike motors.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 Aug. 2025
The spacecraft is built on Blue Origin's Blue Ring modular satellite bus — an advanced orbiter with independent processing, storage and A.I. capabilities, and the ability to support over a dozen payloads across multiple ports.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Modular Hardware Setups One significant trend is the shift to modular hardware setups, such as servers and storage, which allow for scaling up or down as needed.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Several stars have fearlessly stepped out in the theatrical yet movable designs, including Jenna Ortega and, of course, Julia Fox.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
9 Aug. 2025
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The company states that movable bridges, such as drawbridges, can cause delays for marine or other traffic when the structures are moved in high heat.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Tactics will remain flexible to adapt to changing fire behavior and operational conditions.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The block, bound by Second and Third streets and Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Post Office Alley, would also feature an outdoor game area, four outdoor pickleball courts and additional flexible event and gathering spaces.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Objectively speaking, the Go Ultra is still a small piece of gadget that's very portable.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Right now, some companies even have early Labor Day sales on these portable and tabletop fire pits.—
Christopher Murray
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FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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