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.
• Moms say the bag is functional and spacious for their items and some of their kids’ stuff.
  — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 4 Feb. 2025
• How many functional pairs of gloves will he be left with at the end of winter?
  — Anjali Chandrashekar, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2023
• This one-piece is functional, but isn't just built for sports.
  — Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
• Your laundry room doesn't have to be big to be functional.
  — Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2022
• Basic instincts aside, the city flip-flop is functional for those on the go.
  — Michella Oré, Vogue, 27 July 2022
• Her clients are so happy with the new, bigger, and more functional space.
  — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 26 July 2023
• Jossel said the kitchen and bar areas will see some work to make these a bit more functional to Stoa’s needs.
  — Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Nov. 2022
• 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
• The recruiting part of the software is highly functional and easy to use.
  — Expert Panel, Forbes, 27 June 2022
• 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
• That’s a one-of-a-kind design that’s both functional while adding to the yacht’s contemporary look.
  — Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2023
• Sinot opted to move the wheelhouse from the highest deck to a more functional spot at the bow to create a private area for the owner.
  — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2022
• The vehicle’s battery was functional, but the car wouldn’t start, the report added.
  — Dianne Gallagher, CNN, 3 Apr. 2023
• Cute and functional, the round charger plugs into the wall and hides a four-foot-long retractable USB-C cable.
  — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 31 Jan. 2025
• It's made with lightweight cotton and is functional for use year-round.
  — Amanda Constantine, Good Housekeeping, 1 Feb. 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
• Stay ahead of the curve with these functional and fabulous platform sneaks.
  — Ann Wang, Seventeen, 27 Mar. 2023
• Many pieces were striped with far too many zippers to be strictly functional.
  — Kin Woo, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2022

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2025