as in coarse
made up of large particles
icy, granular snow makes for terrible skiing—if you can, ski on light, powdery snow
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Recent Examples of granular
Accurate, granular classification has to become the foundation for enforcement.
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Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some competing buds offer more granular control, but this should cover what most people need.
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Christian De Looper,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Someone who could at once articulate the grand scheme while understanding the most granular details.
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Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Lollichon stayed at Rennes but the pair spoke regularly on the phone, analysing his performances in granular detail.
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Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for granular
Asaf Kochan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Some competing buds offer more granular control, but this should cover what most people need.
—
Christian De Looper,
PC Magazine,
30 June 2026
Someone who could at once articulate the grand scheme while understanding the most granular details.
—
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Lollichon stayed at Rennes but the pair spoke regularly on the phone, analysing his performances in granular detail.
—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for granular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
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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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Turbinado sugar, also known as raw sugar, has crystals that are coarser and darker than granulated or brown sugar.
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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.
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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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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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