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
Police and social media users scoured a grainy 46-second video of a man beating his dog in a parking lot for any clues — a bumper sticker, the make and model of his car, the location — that might have led to his identity.
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
Though most movies no longer shoot on traditional film stock, many still seek out the grainy appeal in the final edit, a fact Lachman has come to detest.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
Raw, raspy and grainy on material that addressed resilience, determination and maturation, her dynamic voice tapped smoothness, sensuality and warmth on narratives that expressed devotion, adoration and happiness.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
In a grainy set, there are many small 3D sections where lots of tubes overlap.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2025
Though most movies no longer shoot on traditional film stock, many still seek out the grainy appeal in the final edit, a fact Lachman has come to detest.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2025
Raw, raspy and grainy on material that addressed resilience, determination and maturation, her dynamic voice tapped smoothness, sensuality and warmth on narratives that expressed devotion, adoration and happiness.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
In a grainy set, there are many small 3D sections where lots of tubes overlap.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grainy
Adjective
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With Bill Murray killing as a preening champion, this coarse, dumb, hilarious film is primo Farrelly brothers during their golden age that, unfairly, got slept on at the time.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Gordon is not an especially confessional writer, but his voice, which at times stretches into a coarse falsetto, contains enormous amounts of emotion.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Wood floors worn smooth by years of sandy feet, soft textured rugs, and fresh greenery bring nature indoors.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 July 2025
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Other perks include indoor and outdoor pools, 172 feet of sandy shoreline, and a 50-foot dock.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Apply a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer annually in spring.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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Shelf life Can be cold stored for several months Can be cold stored for a few weeks to a few months Texture Crisp and juicy flesh Crisp to soft based on ripeness, more granular flesh Vitamins Good source of vitamin C Good source of vitamin A Why Is Fiber Important?—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
27 July 2025
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“Grainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grainy. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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