MODULAR Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

modular

adjective

Definition of modular

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 Small modular reactors are tiny compared with the huge nuclear plants — such as those in Chernobyl and Fukushima — behind dangerous meltdown scares. — Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026 The current roadmap for Nighthawk systems includes increasingly complex quantum-classical workloads, followed by modular fault-tolerant systems. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The solid-state transformer has a modular design with an active front end interacting with the power grid, an AC/DC converter, and a high-frequency isolation transformer that either steps up or steps down the voltage. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026 But there are some new small modular homes that have been added to the property that can fetch a lot more money. — John Ramos, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for modular

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That inspired her blazing recent mixtape, Eternal, which traffics in big beats, exclamatory vocals, and thoughtful lyrics about the pleasures of being in a moveable, danceable body.

— Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
The project is more complex than a typical bridge rehab effort because the Cortland Street Bridge is a first-generation trunnion bascule bridge, one of the earliest movable bridge designs developed in Chicago in the early 20th century.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of movable

Adjective

Thickness, though, is not always an option—optical films have to stay clear, protective layers on aircraft have to stay light and flexible, and the barriers on outdoor electronics are thin by design.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 Aug. 2026
Soft loafers are also resonating for their lightweight, flexible construction and polished look without sacrificing comfort.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of flexible

Adjective

This baby-pink maxi has an adjustable neck strap and cascading ruffles along the bottom.

— Eva Thomas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026
Pressure-relieving foam sits atop a section of supportive microcoils with a durable foam border and adjustable responsive air chambers, ensuring a personalized balance of comfort and stability.

— V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjustable

Adjective

Deploy virtual physician carts and portable telemedicine systems in participating rural hospitals to expand specialty consultation, care coordination, and local clinical decision-making while reducing avoidable transfers.

— Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 27 Aug. 2026
Sanders tested positive for alcohol consumption on a portable device and performed poorly on the field sobriety test, the complaint says.

— Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026

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