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
Coleman said Democratic lawmakers would focus on expanding modular housing, lowering construction costs and addressing increasingly expensive property insurance.
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Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
Many of the clothes were produced from deadstock or second-hand fabrics, while some were made to be modular with zips or bows allowing sleeves or trouser legs to be added or removed for different occasions.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
In fact, all four staterooms are modular depending on guest arrangement.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
The Lab officially announced its presence in late November with plans to sell not only motors but an entire modular architecture of electric powertrain components.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
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Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2025
Many of the clothes were produced from deadstock or second-hand fabrics, while some were made to be modular with zips or bows allowing sleeves or trouser legs to be added or removed for different occasions.
—Lucy Handley, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
In fact, all four staterooms are modular depending on guest arrangement.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
The Lab officially announced its presence in late November with plans to sell not only motors but an entire modular architecture of electric powertrain components.
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
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There’s also the option to add upgrades like a movable chaise, an ottoman, bolster pillows, and/or a sleep kit.Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
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Plus, the Oilers lack assets — movable roster players, prospects and draft picks — to facilitate trades even though general manager Stan Bowman has some flexibility because he’s worked to accrue cap space most of the season.Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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The flexible mesh material allows your foot to easily slide into the shoe and stretch, ensuring there’s no break-in period or painful blisters.Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
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Rather than huge fans on the set with a massive amount of electronic noise, those fans are outside the stage and they’re tubed in through on plastic flexible ducts.Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
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But of course, that would make this somewhat portable PC gaming solution a little less portable, and the new XG Mobile costs about as much as the Flow Z13 itself.Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 7 Jan. 2025
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So forget a second monitor and ditch the extra mousepad, the laptop stand, and the portable keyboard.Annie Daly, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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