functional
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“Designed with a moody, sophisticated palette, the kitchen features top-of-the-line Cafe appliances, bespoke cabinetry, and a statement waterfall island, creating a space that feels both functional and artful.”
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Those methods also struggled to tolerate additional atoms or molecular side groups, known as functional groups, attached to the starting materials.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
Junior hires take several months to learn the product deeply and then join their functional teams.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The functional ethos was always part of Quiksilver too.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
When I head outside, I'll confirm Pathfinder's still functional before moving on to the sweaty, annoying work of the day.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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