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
Its modular structure allows for new capabilities to be added as needed, making AEON a flexible addition for any industrial team.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
With seven pieces, the modular set includes a glass-top coffee table, two corner sofa pieces, and four middle sofa pieces, meaning shoppers can configure the sections into a large sectional or split them up to create a smaller sofa and separate chairs.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 2025
Resilience requires modular, cloud-native platforms that can adapt to change.
—Katy Jones, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Some emerging technologies getting traction in the industry now include geothermal, small modular nuclear reactors and green hydrogen, just to name a few.
—Fernando Arriola, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2025
With seven pieces, the modular set includes a glass-top coffee table, two corner sofa pieces, and four middle sofa pieces, meaning shoppers can configure the sections into a large sectional or split them up to create a smaller sofa and separate chairs.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 5 July 2025
Resilience requires modular, cloud-native platforms that can adapt to change.
—Katy Jones, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Some emerging technologies getting traction in the industry now include geothermal, small modular nuclear reactors and green hydrogen, just to name a few.
—Fernando Arriola, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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They are placed on top of a quarterback’s helmet and are small and easily movable, which helps teams capture unique views on the field.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2025
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Its movable limbs complicate the aerodynamics, and gases emitted from the wind turbines exceed 1,200 degrees and flow at nearly the speed of sound.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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This entails the focus on more flexible work arrangements and challenges the more deeply rooted traditional relationships between employees and employers.—
Bankim Chandra,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The upcoming academic year will mark the debut of a new, more flexible ban on cellphone use at schools.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Ooni is known for its portable pizza ovens that turn backyards and campsites into DIY pizzerias.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
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Be sure to check your portable electronics, any lithium-iron battery items must go in your carry-on bags.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
14 July 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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