as in coarse
made up of large particles
icy, granular snow makes for terrible skiing—if you can, ski on light, powdery snow
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Recent Examples of granular
This pick takes you through the full calendar year, starting with monthly spreads for for an at-a-glance look, and flipping to daily pages to get more granular with your to-do list.
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Weiss had other, more granular concerns about Sunday’s spiked segment as well, Semafor has learned.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Some complaints were more granular.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Liquids can freeze and separate, paint can lose its texture, and granular products can clump from exposure to moisture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
Weiss had other, more granular concerns about Sunday’s spiked segment as well, Semafor has learned.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 23 Dec. 2025
Some complaints were more granular.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
Liquids can freeze and separate, paint can lose its texture, and granular products can clump from exposure to moisture.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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Straight from the can, most chicory coffee is a little too coarse for these cookies.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Trim the courgettes and peel the onion, then, using the coarse side of a box grater, grate them on to a clean tea towel or muslin.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Crafted in grained leather, the Dior Bow bag is defined by clean lines and a soft yet structured feel.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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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Try earth tone shades such as sandy beige, terracotta, or chocolate brown.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Rosemary needs well-draining sandy or loamy soil, such as cactus soil, to prevent it from becoming soggy and causing root rot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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