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
Developers even get granular control over the budget to lower costs and speed things along where appropriate.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Couscous Couscous can be found in a fine granular texture and a pearl shape (Israeli couscous).
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Fortunately, proactive observability can be achieved using readily available technology to ensure vendor interoperability and granular observability down to the user level.
—Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Some people claim the granular product’s benefits extend beyond the bathtub to the landscape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
Couscous Couscous can be found in a fine granular texture and a pearl shape (Israeli couscous).
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Rdn, Health, 16 Apr. 2025
Fortunately, proactive observability can be achieved using readily available technology to ensure vendor interoperability and granular observability down to the user level.
—Bruce Kelley, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Some people claim the granular product’s benefits extend beyond the bathtub to the landscape.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for granular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
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For fine curls, go with a lightweight and water-based option; for thick, coarse curls, cream-based with butters and oils is best, says Chantell Carrtherol, a professional hairstylist and curl specialist.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
2 May 2025
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Both models cost less than $200 and are ideal for pet owners that need a vacuum cleaner that can handle coarse fur, hair, and of course, hairballs.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Located between Corona del Mar and Laguna Beach along the Pacific Coast Highway, this coastal park stretches from sandy shores to rugged hills.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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Price upon request, the Isles Group Honduras Just off the coast of Roatán, the 67-acre Rose Cay has three sandy beaches and deep waters suited for yachts or a marina.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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