grained

adjective

Definition of grainednext
as in coarse
made up of large particles the sugar in some countries has a much more grained consistency than what we're used to in the U.S.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grained
  1. coarse
  2. granular
  3. sandy
Adjective
  • For the herb paste: Process parsley, thyme, sage, rosemary, shallot, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in food processor until consistency of coarse paste, about 10 2-second pulses.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Some, his hardcore base, agree with everything the former president says right down to the coarsest insults.
    Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of coarse
Adjective
  • While Film Bazaar sessions were more granular than IFFI’s masterclasses, industry leaders were plentiful there too.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
  • If these proposals are implemented, Google’s granular proprietary information about the landscape of the Internet would become more or less open-source.
    Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of granular
Adjective
  • There's an infinity pool, a lagoon pool with two slides and a stretch of sandy beach with a castaway theme right down to its weather outlook system – a coconut hanging from a branch next to a sign telling visitors what conditions to expect based on the appearance of the shell.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In March 2026 Seabourn Venture will embark on a Wild South Atlantic sailing that includes the Falkland Islands and Argentinian ports like Bahia Bustamante, ideal for nature lovers, and Puerto Madryn, with its sandy beaches and lively restaurants, before making its way up the coast of South America.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of sandy
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