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grained

adjective

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. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grained
  1. coarse
  2. granular
  3. granulated
Adjective
  • The spray also helps eliminate frizz and resist humidity, so coarse hair looks polished rather than puffy after styling.
    — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026
  • If desired, for sweetness and crunch, sprinkle with coarse sugar.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • If a soil test reveals a lack of nutrients, add a slow-release granular fertilizer to fuel your garlic’s growth.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Some of these include cross-app actions, granular parental controls, and contextual Siri.
    — Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of granular
Adjective
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of granulated

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“Grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grained. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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