functional
Example Sentences
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The case is taking place in a remodelled conference hall that cost hundreds of thousands of euros and Mitsotakis has said it is "among the most functional and modern in Europe".
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
"This is real nanotechnology, as we can manipulate matter at the nanoscale. It is also a critical development for functional textiles, as the scrolls could be incorporated as reinforcement materials in synthetic fibers."
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
The company aims to lead next-generation snacking by broadening its portfolio into premium, better-for-you, salty, and functional products.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The site is roughly 100 miles southwest of the nation’s only fully functional rare earths mine — Mountain Pass operated by MP Materials, in which the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
“Well, I’m happy to report that your daughter has mastered all the necessary functional goals for release.”
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.