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
Join 1 other in the comments View Comments Held at shopping mall Carrousel du Louvre, the Issey Miyake show marked a continuation of its roots in modular clothing.
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Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Presented by Lodes in three sizes designed by Otto Studio’s Paola Navone, the Pyrex-glass orbs demonstrate the flexibility of modular lighting: Two hung in a small space add functional flair, and a large grouping over a dining table or in an entryway makes a strong creative statement.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Its raw concrete exterior, modular design and cavernous interior spaces contrast starkly with the historic brick buildings surrounding it.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Samsung filed a patent application for a foldable gaming handheld that looks similar to the device shown off at MWC 2025:
Lenovo’s magnetic PC accessories
Framework has already proven how helpful modular laptops can be for longevity and durability.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
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Alice Pfeiffer, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
Presented by Lodes in three sizes designed by Otto Studio’s Paola Navone, the Pyrex-glass orbs demonstrate the flexibility of modular lighting: Two hung in a small space add functional flair, and a large grouping over a dining table or in an entryway makes a strong creative statement.
—Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
Its raw concrete exterior, modular design and cavernous interior spaces contrast starkly with the historic brick buildings surrounding it.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Samsung filed a patent application for a foldable gaming handheld that looks similar to the device shown off at MWC 2025:
Lenovo’s magnetic PC accessories
Framework has already proven how helpful modular laptops can be for longevity and durability.
—Ars Technica, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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Organizers with movable clips or mounts or multiple pockets let your organizer grow with you.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The first sliver of light in the east revealed their movable aviary, a box of netted scaffolding the size of a barn, with a few dozen birds perched in silhouette, like hieroglyphs.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Changes in economic conditions, market volatility, or new tax laws demand that individuals and business owners remain flexible and proactive.—
Aleksandar Jakovljevic,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Many loans are interest-free and come with flexible repayment plans.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On the kitchen counter, a stainless steel pot sat on the portable electric stove that Ramirez also uses to heat bathwater.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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For this reason, having a highly portable spot cleaner is a must.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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