as in coarse
made up of large particles
grainy sand kept it off the rankings as one of the nation's best beaches
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Recent Examples of grainy
The grainy, 30-second video appears to show a person kneeling down, reaching into the reflecting pool and removing something from the water.
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Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Milk, like other dairy products, may separate and develop a grainy texture when frozen.
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Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
While grainy, distorted clips of the Beatles’ Top of the Pops visit existed, a complete and clean copy of the footage was believed lost for good… until Thursday, when British conservation non-profit Film Is Fabulous!
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Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
That said, Collingwood notes that heavy cream that’s been frozen may become grainy or separated when thawed.
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Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grainy
Matthew Daly,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Milk, like other dairy products, may separate and develop a grainy texture when frozen.
—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
22 June 2026
While grainy, distorted clips of the Beatles’ Top of the Pops visit existed, a complete and clean copy of the footage was believed lost for good… until Thursday, when British conservation non-profit Film Is Fabulous!
—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2026
That said, Collingwood notes that heavy cream that’s been frozen may become grainy or separated when thawed.
—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grainy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grainy
Adjective
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To create your own mix, use a combination of two parts potting soil and one part perlite or coarse sand to grow your spider plant in.
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The varying sizes of these tools suggest threads of different thicknesses, and that indicates both finer and coarser textiles, and likely the use of a range of raw materials.
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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.
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force, the incident occurred on Tuesday, June 23, in Staniel Cay, a small, sandy island in the Exuma Cays.
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Think sandy feet, long lunches, morning coffee with the Pacific.
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That kind of granular information is important for emergency responders in the field and planners who make decisions about calling for extra help or ordering evacuations.
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Sonnenfeld’s diagnosis is the most granular, naming specific institutions and explaining their paralysis one by one.
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“Grainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grainy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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