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
The entire pool was repiped and coated with a delightful granular coating.
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The innovators on the front lines have the most granular understanding of these models, and ignoring their technical expertise is a recipe for a regulatory regime that is obsolete before the ink is even dry.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Part of Chesney’s philosophy is making every granular aspect of football a competition, from the weight room to the field, down to the way players’ lockers are kept.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Night Stalker’s primary sources are Gil Carrillo and Frank Salerno, the LAPD detectives who were tasked with catching Ramirez; as a result, the series concentrates on the investigation rather than the psychology of the killer, recounting Ramirez’s crimes and capture in grisly, granular detail.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 11 Apr. 2026
The innovators on the front lines have the most granular understanding of these models, and ignoring their technical expertise is a recipe for a regulatory regime that is obsolete before the ink is even dry.
—Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Part of Chesney’s philosophy is making every granular aspect of football a competition, from the weight room to the field, down to the way players’ lockers are kept.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Night Stalker’s primary sources are Gil Carrillo and Frank Salerno, the LAPD detectives who were tasked with catching Ramirez; as a result, the series concentrates on the investigation rather than the psychology of the killer, recounting Ramirez’s crimes and capture in grisly, granular detail.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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There is laughter and coarse language expected of a large group of men in their 20s and 30s, but mostly quiet focus.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Clay also benefits from a little coarse grit or sand to improve drainage.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 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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The sandy beach stretches on for miles, much of which is given over to beach clubs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The peduncle extends into sandy or muddy sediment and serves as an anchor, secured by a single large polyp.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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