as in coarse
made up of large particles
icy, granular snow makes for terrible skiing—if you can, ski on light, powdery snow
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Recent Examples of granular
At a plodding pace, the desert wilderness can be admired in all its granular splendor.
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Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
There were no granular instructions.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The questions have been endless, and increasingly granular.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
But a granular shift seems to have occurred.
—Ashley Spencer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
There were no granular instructions.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
The questions have been endless, and increasingly granular.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 19 Jan. 2026
But a granular shift seems to have occurred.
—Ashley Spencer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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All of their voices are coarse, they’re not measured.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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The stainless steel attachment includes a slicing blade, medium shredding blade, and coarse shredding blade that works exceptionally well for thinly slicing vegetables like cucumbers or zucchini, shredding cheese, and cutting firmer foods like potatoes or carrots.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Crafted in grained leather, the Dior Bow bag is defined by clean lines and a soft yet structured feel.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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Turbinado sugar, also known as raw sugar, has crystals that are coarser and darker than granulated or brown sugar.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2025
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large bowl, with a hand mixer nearby), add softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Kids’ bikes with stabilisers can be arranged on request, there are opportunities to meet camels, falcons, owls and Spot and Fluff the ponies, and the desert can seem like a big sandy playground to little kids.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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The rover spent nearly a year exploring the rim of a crater believed to have held a huge lake; the rocks show signs of having been shaped and altered by waves, creating a sandy layer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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