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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Straight from the can, most chicory coffee is a little too coarse for these cookies.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Trim the courgettes and peel the onion, then, using the coarse side of a box grater, grate them on to a clean tea towel or muslin.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Crafted in grained leather, the Dior Bow bag is defined by clean lines and a soft yet structured feel.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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Statutes can be comprehensive and prospective; their language can be iterative, granular, and versatile.—
Duncan Hosie,
The Atlantic,
13 Jan. 2026
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The federal hearing is not expected to get as granular as the weekslong pretrial hearing in Mangione’s state case.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Try earth tone shades such as sandy beige, terracotta, or chocolate brown.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
16 Jan. 2026
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Rosemary needs well-draining sandy or loamy soil, such as cactus soil, to prevent it from becoming soggy and causing root rot.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Granulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granulated. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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