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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There were women like her—some Indigenous and some African-looking sorrowful in their coarse linen shifts, huddling together.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Red and green clay in America is coarse stone that has far more friction and less give than European clay.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
25 May 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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An outcome would be more stable and adaptable behavior of the rover in granular environments.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 May 2026
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While Studio Yellowdot expanded on the sculptural quality of pasta by enlarging the contours, others have taken a more granular approach.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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This shrub likes to grow in moist, organically rich soil, but also tolerates poor sandy soils and occasional dryness.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 May 2026
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Mavillette Beach Provincial Park Not far from Yarmouth, Mavillette Beach Provincial Park offers over a kilometer of sandy coastline.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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“Granulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granulated. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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