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
In fact, Karol’s hands-on approach made the biggest impression on Costantini, who noted that the singer is involved with even the most granular details of her career.
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Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 9 May 2025
To get granular data, the researchers behind the new study turned to interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) measurements taken from satellites.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
That was prevalent at a more granular level within the Western Conference semifinals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
Suspenseful storytelling, deep spelunking, and granular control over everything from the size of your character’s chin to interactions between the world’s factions hooked players on the routines.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
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Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 9 May 2025
To get granular data, the researchers behind the new study turned to interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) measurements taken from satellites.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2025
That was prevalent at a more granular level within the Western Conference semifinals.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2025
Suspenseful storytelling, deep spelunking, and granular control over everything from the size of your character’s chin to interactions between the world’s factions hooked players on the routines.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for granular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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See the trailer for Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie below (disclaimer: coarse language).—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Fine grade or low-scratch scrubbers will help with delicate jobs, while coarse scrubbers can clean cast iron, stone, and even strip paint.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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This California dream destination sees visitors flock year-round to experience its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, but what many may not know is that the city imposes a substantial 15.5% tax on total accommodation bookings.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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