modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmä-jə-lər 
2
: constructed with standardized units or dimensions for flexibility and variety in use
modular furniture
Examples of modular in a Sentence
In many offices, desks are separated by modular walls that can be moved around.
a factory that produces modular homes
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Notably, Hotel Cambridge was designed by the Hungarian Brazilian architect Francisco Beck as a luxurious seventeen-story tower that traded his early Art Deco style for a Brazilian mid-century modernist aesthetic of clean lines, elegant curves, and modular windows.
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The current application includes data for six potential reactor technologies, comprising four small modular reactors (SMR) and two non-light-water designs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Its serene en suite includes a freestanding tub, steam showers, and floating cabinetry, while the minimalist walk-in closet reflects Italian design influences via rich wood panels and modular components.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
The line offers cabinets, chairs, and tables in shades of white and light honey, and even has a white modular sectional sofa.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
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Michaëla De Lacaze Mohrmann, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The current application includes data for six potential reactor technologies, comprising four small modular reactors (SMR) and two non-light-water designs.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Dec. 2025
Its serene en suite includes a freestanding tub, steam showers, and floating cabinetry, while the minimalist walk-in closet reflects Italian design influences via rich wood panels and modular components.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
The line offers cabinets, chairs, and tables in shades of white and light honey, and even has a white modular sectional sofa.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for modular
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“Modular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/modular. Accessed 2 Jan. 2026.
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modular
adjective
mod·u·lar
ˈmäj-ə-lər
1
: of, relating to, or based on a module or modulus
2
: constructed in similar sizes or with similar units for flexibility and variety in use
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