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
In a grainy set, there are many small 3D sections where lots of tubes overlap.
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Me’s sunflower butter had a slightly grainy texture, tasters flipped for its superb flavor.
—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
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Me’s sunflower butter had a slightly grainy texture, tasters flipped for its superb flavor.
—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
See All Example Sentences for grainy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grainy
Adjective
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See the trailer for Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie below (disclaimer: coarse language).—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Fine grade or low-scratch scrubbers will help with delicate jobs, while coarse scrubbers can clean cast iron, stone, and even strip paint.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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The massive 11-story, 404-room resort has a 100,000-square-foot indoor waterpark and a 4.5-acre outdoor lagoon with sandy beaches—that’s in addition to a conference center, family entertainment center, an amphitheater and event lawn, as well as retail shops.—
Anne Roderique-Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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This California dream destination sees visitors flock year-round to experience its sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife, but what many may not know is that the city imposes a substantial 15.5% tax on total accommodation bookings.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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Use a granular slow-release at planting time, which should last for a month or more, then a water-soluble type in your watering can every week or so as the season progresses.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Platforms, including my own company's, offer multicloud network visibility, centralized control and granular traffic inspection across directions and regions.—
Faizan Mustafa,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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“Grainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grainy. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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