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
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Pre-emergent herbicides can be applied as a liquid or granular product.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
After winter pruning in January, apply an organic granular fertilizer in mid-February or March as new growth begins.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Just nine sentences from nine different books, very granular.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
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Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Pre-emergent herbicides can be applied as a liquid or granular product.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
After winter pruning in January, apply an organic granular fertilizer in mid-February or March as new growth begins.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
Just nine sentences from nine different books, very granular.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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And that can be sorely lacking in hair that’s lost pigment and become coarser with a rougher cuticle.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dredge in flour mixture again, pressing to adhere in a coarse layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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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Dozens of socks of all colors and fabrics arc overhead and rain down on the sandy pit.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Turrets rose above the desert palette, the sandy beige surroundings starkly contrasted by pops of royal blue and deep teal on rooftops and trims.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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