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
And practitioners are increasingly arguing that consent for AI agents must be granular, time-limited and easy to revoke, because agents act, not just respond.
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Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Try a liquid fertilizer application for a quick boost and then about a week later apply a slow-release granular garden fertilizer.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
At a plodding pace, the desert wilderness can be admired in all its granular splendor.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
There were no granular instructions.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
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Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Try a liquid fertilizer application for a quick boost and then about a week later apply a slow-release granular garden fertilizer.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
At a plodding pace, the desert wilderness can be admired in all its granular splendor.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
There were no granular instructions.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for granular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for granular
Adjective
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Using a pastry blender, cut in butter and shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2026
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With a coarser grind, the water flows more quickly and won’t pull as much flavor out from the beans.—
Noah Kaufman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Crafted in grained leather, the Dior Bow bag is defined by clean lines and a soft yet structured feel.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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Turbinado sugar, also known as raw sugar, has crystals that are coarser and darker than granulated or brown sugar.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Dec. 2025
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Wise and others have proposed creating the replacement spaces by reducing the width of a sandy berm that divides the Kellogg Park parking lot on the west side of Camino del Oro.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mexico’s iconic Yucatan Peninsula is a place of contrasts, where impenetrable jungle meets wide open ocean, lush vegetation meets sandy shores, and vibrant energy meets pure serenity.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Granular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granular. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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