as in coarse
made up of large particles
grainy sand kept it off the rankings as one of the nation's best beaches
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Recent Examples of grainy
Me’s sunflower butter had a slightly grainy texture, tasters flipped for its superb flavor.
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Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
Yes And prosecutors played grainy video that Thompson says shows John Blauvelt getting out of Cati's car and into his.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
Rather than put up with grainy or shaky videos, let VideoProc assist with its editing, conversion, and processing tools (which are usable on up to five devices).
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These images show a grainy violet sea, bright vistas, chipped marble relics and blurred figures.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
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Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
Yes And prosecutors played grainy video that Thompson says shows John Blauvelt getting out of Cati's car and into his.
—Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
Rather than put up with grainy or shaky videos, let VideoProc assist with its editing, conversion, and processing tools (which are usable on up to five devices).
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
These images show a grainy violet sea, bright vistas, chipped marble relics and blurred figures.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grainy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grainy
Adjective
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For thick, coarse, or extra dry hair requiring more replenishment, apply after conditioner.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Cornmeal: Blue cornmeal can be used to make cornbread, cakes, and all sorts of goods that require coarse, medium, or fine meal.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Price upon request, the Isles Group Honduras Just off the coast of Roatán, the 67-acre Rose Cay has three sandy beaches and deep waters suited for yachts or a marina.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Located between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway, this coastal park stretches from sandy shores to rugged hills.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Yet the company still withholds granular change-logs, training-data disclosures, or per-update regression tests.—
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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When the world shut down due to COVID-19, Fischer utilized the opportunity to have granular conversations about how recruiting works.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Grainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grainy. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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