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
That means more variable designs of modular homes.
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Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Navigating this complexity demands approaches to modular content production, coordination across agencies, integrated timelines, and more.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Last year, British electronic producer Actress and modular synthesis pioneer Suzanne Ciani performed an improvised piece titled Concrète Waves at the Barbican in London and Barcelona’s Sónar Festival.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
With 15 years experience, Niro previously spent more than a decade working the region as a construction specialist providing DIRTT wall systems and other modular interior construction solutions.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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Bob Woods, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Navigating this complexity demands approaches to modular content production, coordination across agencies, integrated timelines, and more.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Last year, British electronic producer Actress and modular synthesis pioneer Suzanne Ciani performed an improvised piece titled Concrète Waves at the Barbican in London and Barcelona’s Sónar Festival.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 27 Mar. 2026
With 15 years experience, Niro previously spent more than a decade working the region as a construction specialist providing DIRTT wall systems and other modular interior construction solutions.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Two grand staircases leading to the upper floor frame an entryway that will be covered with a movable wall.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Laundry Chair features a movable rail, so instead of forming a pile, clothes go around the chair.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was experimental literature in which the role of the author could be tweaked; in popular fiction, authorship could be a flexible concept.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to experts, someone can be easygoing without being passive, or flexible while also staying engaged.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The cushioned shoulder straps and adjustable chest strap ensure a comfortable fit, too.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Miura prefers lighter chairs with a small backrest; Tahara highlighted the benefits of chairs with adjustable seat heights, large wheels and shorter stems.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The work ethic, the pattern recognition, the ability to execute under pressure, the capacity to build relationships and lead teams and navigate uncertainty—these are portable assets.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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An immersion blender is a convenient and portable option that works best to blend, purée, chop and crush smaller amounts of food.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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