close-grained

adjective

Definition of close-grainednext
as in comminuted

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for close-grained
  1. ground
  2. velvety
  3. smooth
  4. refined
Adjective
  • Makes: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash, any size Olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Instructions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Israel also sent ground troops into southern Lebanon to target Hezbollah’s infrastructure and weaponry.
    Omar Tamo and Omar El Chmouri / Bloomberg, TIME, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of ground
Adjective
  • Plus, whisked eggs and lemon juice, tempered with a little hot broth to prevent scrambling, add ultra-velvety texture to the soup without using any cream.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 6 Jan. 2021
  • Made of microfleece yarns, the warm blanket feels soft and velvety, according to reviews.
    Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2022
Definition of velvety
Adjective
  • But behind every slick interface and smooth user experience lies a critical, often unseen process: Software Testing.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, milk, apple cider, cream, vanilla, and salt, mixing until everything is smooth and combined, about 1 minute.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of smooth
Adjective
  • The restaurant is named for a park in Boulud’s hometown of Lyon, France, and the menu features classic steakhouse dishes filtered through Boulud’s refined approach.
    Kristen Tauer, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Claridge’s, the legendary London hotel on Brook Street, effortlessly combines Art Deco glamour, multi-lingual staff, and refined restaurants to deliver a regal experience infused with unmistakably British ingredients.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of refined
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