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functional

[fuhngk-shuh-nl] / ˈfʌŋk ʃə nl /


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The collection yields a variety of frames, from sleek and minimalist to fashionable yet functional.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

After 3 years, adults who received a daily multivitamin had significantly better functional health scores than participants who took a placebo.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Operating out of Tann’s home, the company produced an array of decorative and functional objects, including bowls, ashtrays and jewelry.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

Claude first tried to show the user an AI-generated image claiming they had been given "fully functional fox powers!"

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

This morning I was a pretty functional teenager.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini




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