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as in operational
being in effective operation
I don't think that vending machine is functional, so don't put money into it
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as in useful
capable of being put to use or account
a functional knowledge of auto mechanics
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as in available
capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose
a very functional kitchen utensil for peeling potatoes
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Recent Examples of functional
The resulting forms—organic and often functional—depart from the modernist language associated with Brazil.
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
There are also a range of niceties, including room to sleep four people, a bed that retracts to reveal a workspace, and a functional kitchen.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
From aesthetic accuracy to functional integrity, the team at Clone must constantly balance artistic vision with engineering precision.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
You're left with an exfoliating soap that leaves the user with a functional loofah sponge after the soap is gone.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
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Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
There are also a range of niceties, including room to sleep four people, a bed that retracts to reveal a workspace, and a functional kitchen.
—New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2025
From aesthetic accuracy to functional integrity, the team at Clone must constantly balance artistic vision with engineering precision.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
You're left with an exfoliating soap that leaves the user with a functional loofah sponge after the soap is gone.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for functional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for functional
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Advertisement Despite the harrowing circumstances, employees kept the 88-year-old institution operational throughout the disaster, in some cases putting decades worth of worst-case emergency training to use for the first time.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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This can lead to long-term operational disruptions and power outages, affecting local or regional energy supplies.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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In 2024, Short expanded her wildfire archive to include more information useful to investigators, such as weather, elevation, population density, and a fire’s timing.—
Sachi Mulkey,
WIRED,
25 Jan. 2025
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The day-by-day guide to his concerts and recording sessions is extremely useful.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs are back in the AFC Championship Game and a limited number of tickets are available for the contest, which will take place on Sunday, Jan. 26 at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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Following Friday’s Supreme Court decision, Chew thanked Trump for his commitment to finding a solution to keep the available.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
19 Jan. 2025
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Under Proposition 309, voters casting mail-in ballots could provide a driver's license or non-operating identification license number, the last four digits of a social security number, or a unique identifying number provided by the secretary of state for voter registration purposes.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
The Arizona Republic,
27 Oct. 2022
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The adjusted net income decreased by 8% y-o-y to $3.9 billion in the first nine months of 2022 due to higher expenses as a % of revenues and lower non-operating income.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2023
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Player is restricted Key free-agency dates WNBA franchises had from Jan. 11 to Jan. 20 to extend qualifying offers to make applicable players restricted or reserved free agents.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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Giveaway Entities reserve the right to change, alter, or amend these Official Rules as necessary, in its sole determination, to ensure the fair administration of the Giveaway or to comply with applicable law.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
22 Jan. 2025
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The action-comedy from director Seth Gordon features the formidable Close as Ginny, an MI6 operative vet and the estranged mother of Cameron Diaz’s character, Emily.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Political subdivisions may, in place of such standards, enact municipal health and safety standards to be operative during the housing emergency consistent with ensuring minimal public health and safety.—
Roger Valdez,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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China has achieved a major milestone in the quest for practical commercial fusion power.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
27 Jan. 2025
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The sleek style is a practical swap for jeans that instantly dress up your outfit.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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In September 2023, Danaher spun off its environmental and applied solutions segment into a water and packaging quality company named Veralto .—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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According to Matt Kessler, an applied linguist at the University of South Florida who has researched Duolingo’s efficacy, the app is giving you a beginner’s guide, and not much more.—
Imogen West-Knights,
The Dial,
21 Nov. 2024
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“Functional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/functional. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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