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
• 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
• Eighteen were functional, and the researchers built the chip using those.
  — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2025
• The Wilmington lab is expected to be functional by 2028.
  — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2025
• What makes Alo such a staple for travelers is how seamlessly its pieces transition from long flights to workouts to full days of exploring, making activewear staples like workout leggings flattering and functional enough to wear anywhere.
  — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2025