GRANULATED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

granulated

adjective

as in coarse

made up of large particles don't use powdered sugar in that recipe, use granulated sugar

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Recent Examples of granulated In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026 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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An ideal growing medium consists of one-third perlite or coarse sand and two-thirds sphagnum moss (or coco coir).

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
There's kosher salt, a coarse salt that comes in grains and flakes – many without additives.

— Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of coarse

Adjective

The theory itself doesn’t go into something as granular as biological aging, but the idea of life moving in reverse led me to fungi.

— Diya Chacko, Oc Register, 26 Aug. 2026
The same guidance notes that granular Slack-layer scoping by user, group or role has not yet shipped, which enterprises will need to evaluate as deployments expand.

— Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of granular

Adjective

The soil beneath Oumarou Compaoré's boots is sandy and stony.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
But some coastal advocates say officials need to come to terms with this new reality and embrace long-term efforts to reroute roads, railroad tracks and other infrastructure that would allow sandy beaches to move inland as the sea claims more land.

— Robert Gauthier, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

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