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
When planting, apply 20-20-20 granular flower fertilizer and water deeply.
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
Muscle Man is a lot of fun, though, and not just a political parable, because of Castro’s granular depiction of consciousness.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
The more granular one can get in matchups, the better.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
For even more granular results, leave it on as a mask for ten or so minutes, once weekly, and watch as the balm’s blend of nine essential oils soothes, softens, and clarifies.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2025
Muscle Man is a lot of fun, though, and not just a political parable, because of Castro’s granular depiction of consciousness.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
The more granular one can get in matchups, the better.
—Kc Joyner, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
For even more granular results, leave it on as a mask for ten or so minutes, once weekly, and watch as the balm’s blend of nine essential oils soothes, softens, and clarifies.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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Ashley's hair is much curlier and much darker, but Mary-Kate's is a little bit more coarse.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Don’t pretend the cure for coarse speech is a swear jar.—
Eric Preven,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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During the video, Ollie can be seen running around the sandy beach before spotting another dachshund.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The property offers a resort experience, including a spa, a lazy river, and a pool with a makeshift sandy shoreline surrounded by cabanas.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.
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