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
Like other fruit trees, apple trees do well with a balanced 10-10-10 organic granular fertilizer.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Pre-emergent herbicides can be applied as a liquid or granular product.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
After winter pruning in January, apply an organic granular fertilizer in mid-February or March as new growth begins.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Linen, in particular, bestows a subtle texture thanks to its granular weave.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Pre-emergent herbicides can be applied as a liquid or granular product.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
After winter pruning in January, apply an organic granular fertilizer in mid-February or March as new growth begins.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for granular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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The use of childish internet and video-game memes to describe violence is coarse and unworthy of the men and women who go in harm’s way.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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My dense, coarser hair holds onto humidity like a sponge.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 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
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
Adjective
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This is small, beaver-dam-laden water with a sandy composition, and a few years ago, Kozminski caught a glimpse of something irregular sticking out of the sand.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
2 Apr. 2026
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Some fruit trees might prefer wet weather and moist earth, but others will perform best with well-draining, sandy soil.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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