honed; honing
1
: to sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
2
: to make more acute, intense, or effective : whet
helped her hone her comic timing—
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honer
noun
honed; honing
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Verb (1)
honed the knife's blade to razor-like sharpness
honed his crossword-puzzle skills by reading the dictionary as though it were a thrilling novel
honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp
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Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
But his parents remained pillars of support who helped the young Smith nurture and hone his craft.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Day’s a Sundance Lab fellow, SXSW mentor and Ryan Murphy Half Initiative alum who honed her improv comedy skills at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Think soft neutrals, honed oak floors, and bespoke furnishings that quietly echo the building’s Japanese sensibility.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Drawing comparisons to Michael Jackson while honing lithe dancing skills and his supple tenor, Usher graduated from opener to solo headliner in 2002 with his 8701 Evolution Tour in support of his third studio album, 8701.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2025
But his parents remained pillars of support who helped the young Smith nurture and hone his craft.
—Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
Day’s a Sundance Lab fellow, SXSW mentor and Ryan Murphy Half Initiative alum who honed her improv comedy skills at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Think soft neutrals, honed oak floors, and bespoke furnishings that quietly echo the building’s Japanese sensibility.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hone. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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