MOVABLE Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

movable

adjective

ˈmü-və-bəl

variants or moveable

Definition of movable

as in portable

capable of being moved especially with ease any furniture that is not movable will be covered with protective cloths by the painters

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Recent Examples of movable When the two teams met at Progressive Field this week, a stoppable object versus a movable force, something had to give. — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Potted plants would have to be easily moveable, spaced apart, and no taller than 1 1/2 feet. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 Microsoft still has some major changes to release, including a button that reinstalls Windows 11 from the internet, a movable taskbar, and Start menu customization options. — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 Construction workers need to install a moveable platform on a bridge column that will allow crews to build the bridge segment by segment, CDOT said in a news release Wednesday. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for movable

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The portable, retractable cream stick delivers warmth and definition rather than a wash of color, blending easily across the cheekbones, temples, and other areas where the sun naturally hits.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Stock up on campsite favorites like cozy hammocks, spacious tents, and portable chairs that make settling into your favorite spot more comfortable.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of portable

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

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According to the International Energy Agency, global small modular reactor capacity could reach roughly 40 GW by 2050 under current policies, or as much as 120 GW under an accelerated scenario.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
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, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of modular

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