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
But some significant share should go toward demonstrating the ability to do modular right in the five boroughs.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Adaptable to different makes and models of pickup trucks, the modular setup is being developed by a team from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, and Stellenbosch University.
—Ben Coxworth
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2025
Grossi said Syria would most likely be looking into small modular reactors, which are cheaper and easier to deploy than traditional large ones.
—Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Companies should address this by breaking down the supply chain into modular knowledge bases tailored to specific use cases, then linking them with agents.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
Adaptable to different makes and models of pickup trucks, the modular setup is being developed by a team from Germany's Fraunhofer Institute for Surface Engineering and Thin Films, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems, and Stellenbosch University.
—Ben Coxworth
june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2025
Grossi said Syria would most likely be looking into small modular reactors, which are cheaper and easier to deploy than traditional large ones.
—Arkansas Online, 5 June 2025
Companies should address this by breaking down the supply chain into modular knowledge bases tailored to specific use cases, then linking them with agents.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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The Bucks have few draft assets left to retool and few movable contracts.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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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
Adjective
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Everything has to be centred on them, perhaps with a flexible back three with three attacking midfielders: Havertz as a false nine, Musiala half left, Wirtz half right.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Subsidized interest, flexible repayment options and leeway during times of financial hardship make federal loans a smart option for many eligible borrowers.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The portable device creates a 15-foot mosquito repellent zone in as little as 15 minutes, offering powerful protection without any smoke or strong odors.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Another strategy: buy a portable HEPA air purifier.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
12 June 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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