GRANULATED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

granulated

adjective

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 In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 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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The even mixing of the isotopes suggests that it was formed from fine dust grains rather than clumpy, coarser material.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 Sep. 2026
Each table is presented with a complimentary basket of garlic bread and a plate of housemade mozzarella with coarse salt.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

How much of that reporting burden will reach portfolio companies remains unclear, but some of it likely will as PE sponsors seek standardized KPIs, faster financial closes, more granular operational metrics and clearer governance documentation.

— Nate Heeren, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
If a soil test reveals a lack of nutrients, add a slow-release granular fertilizer to fuel your garlic’s growth.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of granular

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As the train arrived in San Clemente, passengers peered through the train windows to take in the crashing waves, sandy shoreline and beachgoers relaxing underneath umbrellas.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Soil Plant the slips in loose, well-draining sandy or loamy soil.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026

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