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
Zinc and iron enrichment was present only in the granular rows of the chela, specifically in the jagged, tooth-like bumps called denticles on the movable outer segment.
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
The granular data on the way disparate health outcomes play out across states and races may help health disparities researchers discern which policies are successful and which are not, said Philip Alberti, an epidemiologist and the director of the AAMC Center for Health Justice.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
Their most telltale sign is a uniform, granular soil texture like coffee grounds that sits on the soil's surface.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Pile up all of those granular decisions and the result was the ultimate day at the beach.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 1 May 2026
The granular data on the way disparate health outcomes play out across states and races may help health disparities researchers discern which policies are successful and which are not, said Philip Alberti, an epidemiologist and the director of the AAMC Center for Health Justice.
—Anil Oza, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
Their most telltale sign is a uniform, granular soil texture like coffee grounds that sits on the soil's surface.
—Maria Braganini, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Pile up all of those granular decisions and the result was the ultimate day at the beach.
—Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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Keep moisture in the soil by adding a a 3- or 4-inch-thick layer of insulating, coarse wood (NOT BARK) mulch, leaving some bare sunny spots for ground dwelling native bees.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Cutting up large or coarse ingredients like banana peels will speed up their decomposition.—
Jessica Damiano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 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
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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
Adjective
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Whatever the reason, the rest of the day, ghosts of my former selves appeared around every sandy corner.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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Middleton paired the sandy suit style with a cream blouse.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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