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.
• At this point, the phone is in rough shape, but is still functional.
  — Jacob Siegal, BGR, 22 Feb. 2022
• Moms say the bag is functional and spacious for their items and some of their kids’ stuff.
  — Katrina Cossey, Parents, 4 Feb. 2025
• While not functional, the shiny cars served as props for young kids to vape, scroll on their phones, and screech on top of.
  — Tiana Randall, Forbes, 13 Mar. 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
• That’s just one reason why the Celtics are a much more functional unit than the Nets this time around.
  — Hunter Felt, Forbes, 17 Apr. 2022
• This one-piece is functional, but isn't just built for sports.
  — Lauren Caruso, Harper's BAZAAR, 27 Feb. 2023
• The firepit, also made of Corten steel, is meant to rust and look sturdy and functional.
  — Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 2 Feb. 2022
• 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
• The shirt has a chest pocket that’s eye-catching and functional.
  — Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Mar. 2025
• 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
• And there's a Congress that doesn't seem very functional.
  — NBC News, 19 Dec. 2021
• One stylish Amazon pj set proves that loungewear can be cozy, cute, and functional.
  — Lauren Rearick, PEOPLE.com, 12 Jan. 2022
• 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
• Keep in mind that the glass itself is not functional, McManus says.
  — Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2022
• But the prototype is still not functional, as it can’t be charged.
  — Chris Smith, BGR, 27 Apr. 2022
• 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
• Overall, the widgets feel a bit more functional than on iOS.
  — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2022
• 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
• This linen-blend set includes a billowy boat neck crop tank with a stretchy elastic band at the bottom, plus a pair of flowy, wide-leg pants with two functional pockets.
  — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025
• In the post, Witherspoon sported a striped shirtdress paired with a lightweight baby blue cardigan, proving once again that functional fashion doesn’t have to sacrifice style.
  — Averi Baudler, People.com, 10 July 2025