close-grained

adjective

Definition of close-grainednext
as in comminuted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-grained
  1. ground
  2. pulverized
  3. micronized
  4. reduced
  5. mulled
  6. velvety
  7. smooth
  8. refined
Adjective
  • Collins also enters the general election campaign with a ground-game network that was the envy of his GOP rivals.
    — Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
  • Colloidal oatmeal is made from ground whole oats, which creates a powdery texture, to treat atopic dermatitis and psoriasis flares.
    — Lauren Manaker MS, Health, 22 May 2026
Definition of ground
Adjective
  • The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it.
    — Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
Definition of pulverized
Adjective
  • Vitamin E and rice starch help absorb excess oil, while the micronized texture allows the powder to sit more evenly on skin for a matte finish that looks refined rather than heavy or powdery.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 June 2026
  • Mineral filters, on the other hand, are suspended particles that can sometimes leave a cast or alter foundation shades, though nano or micronized versions tend to sit more smoothly.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
Definition of micronized
Adjective
  • Less solar radiation and reduced temperatures can also affect wind, cloud cover and humidity.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Emerging data also points to potential neurological advantages, including a reduced risk of dementia.
    — Jesse M. Pines, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of reduced
Adjective
  • From mulled wine at Christmas to hot cross buns at Easter, nutmeg has become an essential spice in Europe.
    — H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2026
  • On Wednesday, Houchin and others in Lawrence mulled ICE’s presence in their progressive college town, known as one of the most liberal cities in Kansas, as activists said five people were detained by federal officers on Tuesday.
    — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
Definition of mulled
Adjective
  • Every room is outfitted with French-favorite Malongo coffee machines, Atelier Cologne bath products, velvety robes and slippers, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The pear here adds an element of freshness, while vanilla adds warmth, shifting the scent from powdery to soft, velvety, and skin-like.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of velvety
Adjective
  • There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Pips-in rubber, or inverted rubber, is smooth on the outer surface, and the pips instead touch the inside of the foam.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • Its feature upgrades make the cabin more refined and tech-centric.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Burgundy bags are this season’s favorite new neutral—rich, refined, and just as versatile.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of refined
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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