modular

adjective

Definition of modularnext
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 The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has become the first American power utility authorized to build a commercial small modular reactor. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 Those reactors are far larger than the small modular reactors that Valar plans to use, and each costs many billions of dollars to build. — Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026 But the story continues onward from the Pah-Pah because Campanero has further developed that base model to function as the foundation of a modular camping system that grows with young families. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026 The newer proposition is their integration into a modular shoe that can shift between indoor comfort and colder outdoor conditions without turning Crocs into a conventional boot. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
  1. movable
  2. flexible
  3. adjustable
  4. portable
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  • The venue opened in 2019 and features an NFL field below the Premier League team’s moveable soccer pitch.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • This month’s Patch Tuesday feature drop includes the movable taskbar, a more configurable Start menu, and an optional Bing-free search experience.
    — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of movable
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  • Goldener Hirsch has a residence rental program that is extremely family-friendly with flexible sleeping arrangements, welcome kits for the kiddos, and babysitting services.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • As Chinese politics regress, such flexible problem solving is giving way to rigid orthodoxy.
    — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of flexible
Adjective
  • While most of the system’s weight rests on its clear base, it is held upright by an adjustable stand that connects near the top of the system’s back panel and extends outward to form an A-frame ladder.
    — Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The simplest way to think about it is to imagine the grid gaining millions of tiny batteries, generators, and adjustable loads.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of adjustable
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  • This ultra-slim portable charger will snap magnetically onto compatible iPhones, giving you the easiest way to charge your phone without power banks or cables.
    — Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Read More While not as handy as Noco’s portable car starters, this plug-in battery charger is great for restoring dead batteries.
    — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of portable

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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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