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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Serve the sandwiches with frozen French fries jazzed up with bits of parsley, coarse salt, black pepper, and parmesan shreds.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2026
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Use a coarse salt for more scrubbing power.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 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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Start fertilizing roses with slow-release granular fertilizer.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Use a slow-release, granular fertilizer, applying at the rate recommended on the bag or by your local extension office.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Seychelles One of the most beautiful beaches in the world, this sandy strip is surrounded by lush palms and polished granite boulders.—
Melanie van Zyl,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2026
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This easy-care perennial thrives in dry, sandy soil.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Granulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granulated. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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