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
Get up to 35% off sitewide right now on direct-to-consumer furniture and home decor brand Burrow, maker of one of our best couches of 2022, the super modular Arch Nomad model.
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
This modular couch comes with four pieces, all covered in super soft, easy-zip covers that are machine-washable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The Smart Island system, for instance, is a modular outdoor design.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
And while the company describes it as a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the thing is really just a little, folding, modular, tandem-rotor helicopter.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
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Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025
This modular couch comes with four pieces, all covered in super soft, easy-zip covers that are machine-washable.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
The Smart Island system, for instance, is a modular outdoor design.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2025
And while the company describes it as a VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, the thing is really just a little, folding, modular, tandem-rotor helicopter.
—Ben Coxworth
october 21, New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Instead, the moveable barrier will be pushed aside, reopening the shoulder as an emergency access and breakdown lane.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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The main salon features full-height windows and movable décor, connected to a circular staircase that leads to the mezzanine with the dining area.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The finished material is durable and highly flexible, with adjustable electrical resistance and low surface density.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The double-breasted jacket has notched lapels, two pockets, adjustable wrist cuffs, and a waist tie.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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If your schedule is flexible, look at departures on weekdays, especially early and mid-week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The AirPods Max offer a more premium design, while the QuietComfort Ultras are lighter and more portable, but Sony either matches or outperforms both in the key areas that matter most—sound quality, noise cancellation, and battery life.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to The War Zone, the Venezuelan military has small numbers of modern anti-ship missiles and long-range anti-aircraft missiles, in addition to a large supply of portable Igla-S anti-air missiles that Maduro said are scattered throughout the country.—
Davis Winkie,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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