How to Use functional in a Sentence

functional

adjective
  • The flashlight was still functional after I dropped it.
  • The building's design is not only functional but also beautiful.
  • The computer network is fully functional.
  • It's made with lightweight cotton and is functional for use year-round.
    Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 2023
  • Designed to keep you warm during cold weather runs, this jacket is ultra functional as well as super stylish.
    Ellen McAlpine, Women's Health, 26 Jan. 2023
  • Upgrade by adding the bit kit and driver extension or ratchet driver to make this package even more functional.
    Pete Robbins, Field & Stream, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Thule makes sleek, functional, and extremely durable travel products.
    Katie Kommer, Popular Mechanics, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Government officials have noted that some of the tests rolling out may appear to be expired, but are still functional.
    Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 28 Sep. 2024
  • The modern design is highly functional, allowing for multiple tray table positions in the front and back of the high chair.
    Dallas News, 27 Jan. 2023
  • No Most blue-light-blocking glasses are purely functional, often with the style of a pair of workshop-friendly safety goggles.
    Mike Richard, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
  • And despite their miniature size, these tools are all fully functional, so your child can help you out with low-level gardening tasks like moving tiny rocks or dirt while having a ton of fun.
    Rachel Simon, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2023
  • In addition to these functional highlights, these slippers also feature contrast stitching on the uppers, adding a stylish finished look.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • According to Amazon shoppers, there’s a crossbody bag that’s equal parts spacious, functional, and stylish — and, as luck would have it, it was recently marked down.
    Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 28 Jan. 2023
  • To test whether the immune cells were functional, the researchers exposed the organoids to E. Coli bacteria, which is commonly found in the human intestine.
    WIRED, 2 Feb. 2023
  • My Esplars make outfits a bit more functional, without necessarily looking too casual.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2023
  • This one-piece is functional, but isn't just built for sports.
    Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Her clients are so happy with the new, bigger, and more functional space.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 26 July 2023
  • While both of those guys have some promise, Busch is a present big leaguer, and at the very least a functional one.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
  • Shop more stylish and functional totes at Gilt below before the sale ends.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023
  • As much a piece of art as functional design, the Strat took some of the Tele's suggestive curves and rounded off all the edges.
    New Atlas, 10 July 2024
  • Loaded Box Squat This movement will work on the straightening of the knee joint in a functional way.
    Cori Ritchey, Men's Health, 16 Aug. 2023
  • And for a final touch, snap on the functional bag style Cameron Diaz and Kate Hudson use — a hands-free belt bag.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The owners had clear ideas about the functional layout of the boat informed by the time spent aboard their previous yacht.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2023
  • The pants have functional side pockets and are a whopping 69 percent off right now.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 11 Oct. 2023
  • And everything had to be functional, so all the toilets flushed.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Add a touch of vintage style to your long-haul journeys with these chic and functional travel trunks.
    Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The vehicle’s battery was functional, but the car wouldn’t start, the report added.
    Dianne Gallagher, CNN, 3 Apr. 2023
  • The functional and strength training classes saved my knees.
    Currie Engel, Women's Health, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Apple has long had a strong track record of smart, functional designs.
    Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 25 May 2024
  • The kitchen is still functional, so food will still be prepared there and students will eat in their classrooms, Ivester said in an email.
    Alex Golden, Axios, 14 Aug. 2024

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