Examples of sharpen in a Sentence
Can you sharpen the image?
The lecture sharpened my understanding of the topic.
The outlines of the mountains sharpened as we got closer.
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As director, Knight could have sharpened the characterizations of Adams and Mason, making the former a bit more prissy, perhaps, and the later a touch more cantankerous.
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
In both conversational modes, the writers honored at the festival shared advice with each other — the main thrust of which was the importance of writers finding strong communities to help sharpen and sustain their work and careers.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
Patrick Meinhardt / Getty Images Kenya’s economic struggles in recent years have sharpened inequality in a country with a young population that’s become increasingly frustrated with the lavish lifestyles of Ruto and other politicians.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 26 June 2024
Business The most beautiful questions any leader can ask
Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2024
In both conversational modes, the writers honored at the festival shared advice with each other — the main thrust of which was the importance of writers finding strong communities to help sharpen and sustain their work and careers.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 26 June 2024
Patrick Meinhardt / Getty Images Kenya’s economic struggles in recent years have sharpened inequality in a country with a young population that’s become increasingly frustrated with the lavish lifestyles of Ruto and other politicians.
—David Hodari, NBC News, 26 June 2024
Business The most beautiful questions any leader can ask
Too many leaders create an imbalance between thinking and doing — but a clear vision can be sharpened through deep reflection.
—Big Think, 24 June 2024
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“Sharpen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sharpen. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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sharpen
verb
sharp·en
ˈshär-pən 
sharpened; sharpening
ˈshärp-(ə-)niŋ
1
: to make or become sharp or sharper
sharpen a pencil
a better lens sharpened the image
pain that suddenly sharpened
2
: improve
sharpen one's skills
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