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tabular

adjective

Definition of tabularnext
as in horizontal

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Recent Examples of tabular FlexTab, TabICL, and iLTM are just three of a raft of LTMs developed by the research community in the past year, all in the pursuit of bringing the success of LLMs to the tabular domain. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026 Another example Taub brings up is tabular or structured data, the type of data populating enterprise databases. — Gil Press, Forbes.com, 16 Feb. 2026 Though cranial deformations were not unheard of in Mesoamerica, researchers stressed that this type is less common than other types in the region — and unusually combines both tabular erect and tabular superior styles. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025 Other states required hand input of hundreds of rows of tabular data. — Jocelyn Shek, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tabular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tabular
  1. horizontal
  2. vertical
  3. regular
Adjective
  • Saldaña’s black version had spaghetti straps and sheer floral lace through much of the bodice and skirt, with denser horizontal bands breaking up the transparency.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • This consists of horizontal tag lines that transport a series of pulleys, which, after moving into the proper position, can descend straight down to receive a load.
    — Peter Hessler, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of horizontal
Adjective
  • Get inspired at the garden center with vertical gardens, railing planters, or pots with seasonal florals.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The company said completing vertical construction clears the way for interior work, installation of fuel fabrication equipment and construction of supporting facilities.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of vertical
Adjective
  • Locals love this spot for its regular schedule of workshops, events, and gatherings.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Sox hold the tiebreaker advantage after winning the regular-season series.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of regular

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“Tabular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tabular. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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