close-grained

Definition of close-grainednext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-grained
Adjective
  • CoffeeGeek’s analysis found K-Cups can cost the equivalent of $21 to $43 per pound, while quality whole beans run $9 to $22 — and whole beans stay fresh far longer than pre-ground.
    Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
  • That pre-ground coffee at the grocery store that’s been sitting around for god knows how long?
    Noah Kaufman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2026
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
Adjective
  • 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
  • Choosing a water-soluble or micronized powder that mixes easily in your sprayer will help ensure the nitrogen is quickly absorbed by the grass and won’t wash away.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The 52-year-old wife of Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018, a chronic disease that causes scarring in the lungs and leads to a reduced oxygen uptake.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
  • The plan depends on drug companies sending Canada extra at reduced prices, rather than at the prices charged in the US.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 17 June 2026
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
Adjective
  • The formula leaves skin with a velvety matte, poreless finish and wears beautifully under makeup thanks to its blurring effect.
    Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026
  • Hovering somewhere between solid and liquid, mozzarella di bufala erupts on the palate with an electric acidity that cuts through its concentrated, velvety curd.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Adjective
  • But the contact needs to be smooth to help with the disguise aspect.
    Stuart James, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • The smooth leather exterior truly gives it the appearance of a custom desk accessory.
    Jaha Nailah Avery, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • And of course, there’s Café Sabarsky inside the Gilded Age mansion uptown that houses the Neue Galerie, whose devoted patrons come not just to ogle Klimts but to enjoy schnitzel and strudel in the refined environs.
    Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 11 June 2026
  • The result is a refined eclecticism that captures the soul of the home and reflects its owner's individuality.
    Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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