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
If space is really tight, consider microgreen grow kits that are divided into modular setups.
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Both vehicles run on a new battery called the modular electric drive (MEB) platform.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
The two 300-megawatt small modular reactors would nearly double the plant’s capacity.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
The Snap-on modular sunglasses clip makes the glasses suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2025
Both vehicles run on a new battery called the modular electric drive (MEB) platform.
—Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
The two 300-megawatt small modular reactors would nearly double the plant’s capacity.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
The Snap-on modular sunglasses clip makes the glasses suitable for indoor and outdoor use.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Puppets with movable heads and ‘creepy’ faces Three of the largest figurines were roughly a foot tall, while the other two were around 18 centimeters tall.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, that would not apply to time-sensitive and high-value intelligence which is needed for precision strikes on movable Russian targets.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Both are made from a water- and rip-resistant material that’s flexible.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Mar. 2025
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This test involves inserting a long, flexible tube called an endoscope down your throat to see your esophagus and stomach.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This includes expanding tax credits for working families, creating portable benefits systems, and developing retirement options that reflect the realities that small business owners face.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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With extra magnification and not too much extra weight, 10x50 binoculars are the sweet spot for portable stargazing.—
Rich Owen,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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