functional
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They have structural and functional characteristics that closely match skin.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
The home’s interiors were, according to information shared with Realtor.com, designed entirely by Yolanda and elegantly blend “historic character with bright, functional, and modern finishes.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
Consumers continued to shift away from sugary sodas toward zero-sugar and functional drinks.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
The Ellers weren’t convinced their children needed treatment at all, and were skeptical about cochlear implants, which drill out functional tissue to install electrodes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
The curse of knowledge, in combination with chunking and functional fixity, helps make sense of the paradox that classic style is difficult to master.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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