close-grained

Definition of close-grainednext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-grained
Adjective
  • Step 3 - Make dressing: 1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar or sherry vinegar 1 teaspoon honey Remaining olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Whisk all ingredients together in small bowl.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • According to the rules, the dough must be made with 00 flour (a finely ground style of wheat flour), natural or brewer’s yeast, salt and water, no more, no less.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The fox was both here in this world with the nightingale and the pulverized worm, and also in a narrow pocket just behind it.
    Hazlitt, Hazlitt, 19 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Choosing a water-soluble or micronized powder that mixes easily in your sprayer will help ensure the nitrogen is quickly absorbed by the grass and won’t wash away.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Blue Raspberry rounds out the flavor options and delivers 5 grams of micronized creatine that’s proven to increase strength, support muscle growth and improve workout endurance.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Telmisartan was also linked to reduced levels of PD-L1, a protein in tumor cells that helps to escape immune attack.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • On Wednesday, Houchin and others in Lawrence mulled ICE’s presence in their progressive college town, known as one of the most liberal cities in Kansas, as activists said five people were detained by federal officers on Tuesday.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Some nibbles to graze on Lightly sweet, warmly spiced mulled wine is best paired with a selection of salty snacks.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
  • Mayo acts as a tenderizer, creating cakes with a velvety, moist crumb.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Their 2020 Listrac-Medoc has enticing aromas of violet, cassis, cedar, and graphite that transform to flavors of blackberry, black plum, vanilla, and raspberry, all gently wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Helium enables smooth production of semiconductors since the gas prevents unwanted chemical reactions in the manufacturing process.
    Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Maxim Rud’s transition from intern to orthopedic traumatologist wasn’t smooth or gradual.
    Mariia Yastreba, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The collection merges advanced material engineering with innovative fiber compositions and a refined design language, offering a new perspective on how denim can evolve—both technically and aesthetically.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Nearly 1 billion barrels will be lost by the end of the month, comprising up to 600 million barrels of crude oil and roughly 350 million barrels of refined products like jet fuel, diesel and gasoline, McKay said.
    Spencer Kimball,Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Close-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close-grained. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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