as in coarse
made up of large particles
the sugar in some countries has a much more grained consistency than what we're used to in the U.S.
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Adjective
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With Bill Murray killing as a preening champion, this coarse, dumb, hilarious film is primo Farrelly brothers during their golden age that, unfairly, got slept on at the time.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025 -
Gordon is not an especially confessional writer, but his voice, which at times stretches into a coarse falsetto, contains enormous amounts of emotion.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer annually in spring.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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Shelf life Can be cold stored for several months Can be cold stored for a few weeks to a few months Texture Crisp and juicy flesh Crisp to soft based on ripeness, more granular flesh Vitamins Good source of vitamin C Good source of vitamin A Why Is Fiber Important?—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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Wood floors worn smooth by years of sandy feet, soft textured rugs, and fresh greenery bring nature indoors.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Other perks include indoor and outdoor pools, 172 feet of sandy shoreline, and a 50-foot dock.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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“Grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grained. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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