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 In the Senate debate in Maine, which has included granular discussions about health care, Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, accused Troy Jackson, her Democratic challenger, of getting government programs mixed up. — New York Times, 13 Oct. 2026 This view is shared by several other exchange operators, which oppose the CFTC’s creation of granular rules meant to obstruct affiliates. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2026 The one downside to writing ballot questions in the easiest-to-understand language possible, is that many of the granular details will be cut. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 It’s already covered a lot of ground, and with granular detail. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for granular

Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular

Adjective

Coir doormats, made with coconut fiber, are appreciated for their coarse, abrasive textures.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Gray hair is more coarse and less likely to appear shiny than other hair colors.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

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

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of granulated

Adjective

Nigel Eccles, a sandy-haired former McKinsey consultant, grew up on a dairy farm in Northern Ireland and knew nothing about American sports.

— New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
Species living on sandy seabeds or those with very different body shapes and arm lengths might use different strategies to negotiate openings, Kuba added.

— Reuters, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2026