coarse-grained

Definition of coarse-grainednext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coarse-grained
Adjective
  • Ask for another round of the appealingly coarse corn tortillas, for scooping up birria off a Jurassic-scale marrow bone.
    Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 11 May 2026
  • Also, both models have the High heat setting, so both have the ability to dry even thick, coarse hair at top speed.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • The design required the production team to bring a broad range of understandings, everything from electromagnetism, solenoid latches, lever arm weight multiplication, spring hinges, DMX triggers, foam fabrication, and sculpture.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
  • Given how oversold the stock is, combined with the sheer force of the broader market rally, that modest move is highly achievable.
    Nishant Pant, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Adjective
  • At the end of the day, these are just salty fans and keyboard warriors, so their opinions probably mean next to nothing in the eyes of Edwards.
    Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • What used to be a niche craving has evolved into a mainstream flavor trend, fueled by social media curiosity and brands experimenting with sour, salty profiles.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • There are several variations on classic trivia packaged into different games, as well as a one-letter-guessing game that’s suggestive of Jeopardy.
    Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
  • Our guidance to them was to be helpful to clients, suggestive as opposed to pushy and to allow consumers plenty of room to experiment/sample.
    Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • There are other blue states where more aggressive redistricting efforts would take similarly aggressive steps.
    Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
  • Ballerini showed off her figure in another photo, featuring her in a short blue romper with a plunging halter neckline – with her toned legs on display.
    Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • Bit by bit, the story’s most salacious scenes are re-enacted on stage by Gianina (Ana Dumitrașcu), who is very much not an actress, but rather a migrant maid from Romania, hired for this amateur production at the behest of her employers.
    Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 16 May 2026
  • Detractors consider this format both mind-numbing and salacious, engineered for immediate gratification and often focused on cast members’ petty personal grievances and rock-bottom moments.
    Daisy Jones, Vogue, 2 May 2026
Adjective
  • Wise’s wistful songwriting is retained, but completely missing is his intentionally impure palette.
    Billie Bugara, Pitchfork, 7 Mar. 2026
  • This is because they are often seen as ritually impure.
    Megan Bryson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Inside, filthy soldiers press up against the wood.
    Eliana Dockterman, Time, 12 May 2026
  • Baker said while Fike's immediate surroundings were filthy, a brand-new hospital bed, urinal and wheelchair were available at the home.
    Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 7 May 2026
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“Coarse-grained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coarse-grained. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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