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
With inspiration from Tokyo’s famous modular hotels, the pop-up is divided into district areas with minimalist interiors and bold pops of color.
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Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
And furniture seems to float off the walls, such as a hovering credenza in the dining room and modular shelving hung on slim metal bars.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2025
Designers are increasingly exploring this side of the fabric with modular silhouettes that can be worn several ways.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025
Madrid’s modular construction approach and standardized designs serve as an example of how to streamline processes, cut costs, and reduce expenses, which Toronto could look to to reduce unnecessary expenditures and accelerate transit development.
—Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
And furniture seems to float off the walls, such as a hovering credenza in the dining room and modular shelving hung on slim metal bars.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 10 Jan. 2025
Designers are increasingly exploring this side of the fabric with modular silhouettes that can be worn several ways.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 Jan. 2025
Madrid’s modular construction approach and standardized designs serve as an example of how to streamline processes, cut costs, and reduce expenses, which Toronto could look to to reduce unnecessary expenditures and accelerate transit development.
—Ankit Mishra, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for modular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for modular
Adjective
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The Sine guitar rocks movable pickups and a novel metal pad for swells and tremolo plus pedal control and expression.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 Jan. 2025
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There were a slew of innovations in robot vacuums on the CES show floor this year, from arms and legs to extendable mops, movable towers, and new navigation systems.—
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy,
The Verge,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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An independent flexible room with a bathroom is adjacent to the kitchen.—
Lana Bortolot,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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The $175,000 Founders Edition includes all of these, along with premium bedding, a portable projector, and membership to an exclusive club for owners of this variant.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
19 Jan. 2025
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So The Best 7 Space Heaters of 2025 These portable heaters will heat a room quickly, quietly, and safely.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/modular. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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