functional
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He says Gen Z is price-sensitive but willing to pay more if the drink feels special, larger, or functional.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
“That’s not how a functional city should operate.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Together, these effects suggest that curcumin may help limit the structural and functional changes that gradually weaken blood vessels and reduce their elasticity.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
GM has stated that in the event of a spindle fracture, anti-lock brakes, stability control and traction control remain functional until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The blind spot is called functional fixity because people get fixated on ah object’s function and forget its physical makeup.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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