modifiers
- plural of modifier.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He seldom refers to coal without the modifiers “clean” and “beautiful.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 5, 2026
At the same time, management described customization as a $1 billion-a-year business, built on high-margin modifiers such as cold foam, milk alternatives, and protein add-ins that allow customers to personalize nearly every beverage.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
However, these traditional rheological modifiers have raised environmental concerns regarding sourcing and sustainability.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
Its members are of intense scientific interest because they hold clues to genetic modifiers of, and potential treatments for, Huntington’s disease.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2023
Other examples of modifiers include the underlined words in the phrases walks on four legs, swollen feet, met him on the road to Thebes, and the shepherd whom Oedipus had sent for.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
