as in coarse
made up of large particles
don't use powdered sugar in that recipe, use granulated sugar
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Recent Examples of granulated
Turbinado sugar, also known as raw sugar, has crystals that are coarser and darker than granulated or brown sugar.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granulated
Adjective
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And that can be sorely lacking in hair that’s lost pigment and become coarser with a rougher cuticle.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Dredge in flour mixture again, pressing to adhere in a coarse layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Mar. 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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The View from the Factory Floor Driven by ESPR, SBTi and other regulatory and industry initiatives, suppliers are being asked for increasingly granular data on fiber origins, chemical inputs and durability metrics.—
Akhil Sivanandan,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Mar. 2026
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Because every program is mission critical and every dollar constrained, FQHCs must now apply a more granular level of financial discipline than organizations with wider margins and greater flexibility.—
Courtney McFarland,
STAT,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dozens of socks of all colors and fabrics arc overhead and rain down on the sandy pit.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
26 Mar. 2026
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Turrets rose above the desert palette, the sandy beige surroundings starkly contrasted by pops of royal blue and deep teal on rooftops and trims.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Granulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granulated. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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