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
Turbinado sugar, also known as raw sugar, has crystals that are coarser and darker than granulated or brown sugar.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
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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Additionally, Jenkins notes that ingrown hairs and experiencing coarser hair growth can become a factor.—
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Furthermore, the fine sand particles were dispersed and replaced by coarser sand particles, which covered the nest site.—
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Crafted in grained leather, the Dior Bow bag is defined by clean lines and a soft yet structured feel.—
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This pick takes you through the full calendar year, starting with monthly spreads for for an at-a-glance look, and flipping to daily pages to get more granular with your to-do list.—
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Weiss had other, more granular concerns about Sunday’s spiked segment as well, Semafor has learned.—
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Poppy’s narration — full of descriptions of sandy beaches, sparkling pools, and humid AirBnbs — is what pulls the reader into her world.—
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The lower temps will also provide comfortable conditions for enjoying the city’s many sandy shores, famed beach clubs, and rooftop restaurants.—
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“Granulated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/granulated. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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