GRANULARITY Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

granular

adjective

ˈgran-yə-lər

Definition of granular

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 But many granular details of this process of stellar destruction and creation remain mysterious. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 12 Aug. 2026 The thinking was that app permissions are so granular that malware lurking on the device would have no ability to access the private keys that form the lynchpin of passkey security. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 11 Aug. 2026 The results will help segment POTS patients into more granular cohorts based on the source of their symptoms, rather than lumping them all together as Simo says the medical industry often does today. — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Always water the container well before adding liquid or granular fertilizer to avoid burning the roots. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for granular

Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular

Adjective

An ideal growing medium consists of one-third perlite or coarse sand and two-thirds sphagnum moss (or coco coir).

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
There's kosher salt, a coarse salt that comes in grains and flakes – many without additives.

— Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of granulated

Adjective

The soil beneath Oumarou Compaoré's boots is sandy and stony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
But some coastal advocates say officials need to come to terms with this new reality and embrace long-term efforts to reroute roads, railroad tracks and other infrastructure that would allow sandy beaches to move inland as the sea claims more land.

— Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026