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
None of these would form the loose, granular snow conditions that compress under skis on Earth and Pluto's gravity only makes things worse.
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For Gavin, the heaviness in the world can often feel at odds with more granular personal struggles.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Synthetics are manufactured using industrial processes and come as either soluble salts or solid/granular products.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Crews worked in rotating 12-hour shifts to continue applying salt, brine and granular materials like sand.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
For Gavin, the heaviness in the world can often feel at odds with more granular personal struggles.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
Synthetics are manufactured using industrial processes and come as either soluble salts or solid/granular products.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Feb. 2026
Crews worked in rotating 12-hour shifts to continue applying salt, brine and granular materials like sand.
—Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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Cut in the 3 tbsp of butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Feb. 2026
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Thick or coarse hair becomes more controlled without needing grease or gel.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 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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Warmer weather can dry out soil more quickly — especially sandy or exposed areas — and may cause plants to grow sooner than normal.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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And yet the miles of glorious golden sand – one of the only sandy beaches in Sussex – is undeniably delightful, and just nestled behind the dunes is a splendid hotel, The Gallivant, which proclaims that happiness is a place, right here, in Camber.—
Felicity Capon,
TheWeek,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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