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
Google signed a deal last month with Kairos Power to use small modular nuclear reactors to power AI data centers.
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
Among the steps to expand nuclear power, the strategy recommends building large gigawatt-scale reactors, constructing small modular reactors and microreactors, extending the lifespan of some existing reactors and working to restart ones that retired for economic reasons.
—Jonathan Mattise, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
The company makes modular pods that can be snapped together and taken apart for use elsewhere.
—Richard Lawson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In October, Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOGL) both announced deals to support nuclear energy projects with companies developing small modular reactors (SMR).
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
Among the steps to expand nuclear power, the strategy recommends building large gigawatt-scale reactors, constructing small modular reactors and microreactors, extending the lifespan of some existing reactors and working to restart ones that retired for economic reasons.
—Jonathan Mattise, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
The company makes modular pods that can be snapped together and taken apart for use elsewhere.
—Richard Lawson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In October, Amazon (AMZN) and Google (GOOGL) both announced deals to support nuclear energy projects with companies developing small modular reactors (SMR).
—Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
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As Architectural Record points out, Ban’s interest in movable design is in reference to Japanese shoji screens, which were traditionally doors or room dividers that could be opened and closed or moved around to easily reconfigure the layout of a space.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
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The annual salary is movable, if the Rockets desire to go that route, but a 10% trade kicker included in the deal, per reports, gives Green some degree of protection.Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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As tourism rebounds across the globe, properties in these areas can offer high returns with flexible rental terms and higher per-night rates, appealing to investors seeking quick profits.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This watch further established just how flexible this platform could be when working with unexpected materials.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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And the sleek cordless design is portable and simple to maneuver around a yard.Madison Yauger, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Specifically, that means either running a portable air purifier, which filters the air in a single room or area, or upgrading the air filter in your central HVAC (heating, ventilation and air-conditioning) system.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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