grained

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grained
Adjective
  • The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has established air quality standards for two types: coarse particles (PM10), 10 micrometers or smaller, and fine particles (PM2.5), 2.5 micrometers or smaller.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
  • And Sánchez, who styles himself a modern, progressive man, surely knew how coarse and sexist these men were.
    Gina Montaner, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Landlords can adopt a granular approach and use market-level starts/completions data to adjust rent projections and vacancy buffers by neighborhood.
    Nathan Levinson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Avoid applying granular fertilizers directly to the stems of plants.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • If lazing on a sandy beach is a requirement for your summer vacation, away from the overpopulated Mediterranean resorts, Spain has a vast coastline that is not only virtually unspoiled but is also relatively undiscovered by tourists from outside Spain.
    Fiona Govan, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
  • The resort is situated near Playa Linda, a mostly undeveloped and clear sandy beach with blue waters and palm trees.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 8 July 2025
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“Grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grained. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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