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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Recent Examples of grained
The brand’s classic coats were joined by handsome bomber jackets in grained leather or suede, cocooning puffers and enveloping shearling jackets and stoles that were lined with contrasting napa for extra luxe.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grained
Adjective
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The use of childish internet and video-game memes to describe violence is coarse and unworthy of the men and women who go in harm’s way.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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My dense, coarser hair holds onto humidity like a sponge.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The firm observes that advertiser access to impressive advancements in richer data, smarter automation, and increasingly granular targeting has failed to meaningfully shift these familiar benchmarks.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Battery life and health are two of the most crucial system facets that IT personnel struggle with, and Intel is empowering them with granular battery-life reporting per device.—
John Burek,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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
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“Grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grained. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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