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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Coffee is made with a coarser grind, and the water flows through those beans under less force.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
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In the Age of Sail, sailors also scoured the wooden decks with coarse sea sand and holystones – large, rectangular blocks of sandstone – to remove grim, spilled tar and rope fibers.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The 2015 Iran nuclear deal was a long and granular instrument that spelled out, in detail, the limits on Iran’s nuclear program.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
19 June 2026
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Toward the end of the talk, Lockmiller gave us a pretty granular view of how management happens around these cutting-edge projects, as speed becomes a top priority.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
19 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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