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 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 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
  1. coarse
  2. grained
  3. granular
  4. sandy
Adjective
  • The best type of tea to re-steep is anything that starts very potent, or features tea leaves that are on the larger, coarser side, rather than finely ground.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Basic instructions are to fill your puddler almost to the top with coarse sand.
    — Joan Morris, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of grained
Adjective
  • Always water the container well before adding liquid or granular fertilizer to avoid burning the roots.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The public should have greater and more granular visibility into how the technology is being used.
    — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of granular
Adjective
  • The Pacific Ocean provides a different beach experience than the Southeast, with visitors coming for dramatic coastal scenery, broad sandy beaches, tide pools, and the town’s historic oceanfront promenade.
    — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • From Ancient Greek Sandals to Christopher Esber, these foam footbeds and jelly straps can handle sandy shores and poolside splashes, while being some of the easiest shoes to pack up.
    — Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of sandy

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“Granulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granulated. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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