as in sharpened
having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something
using a finely honed butcher knife will make cutting meat easier
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as in whetted
to make sharp or sharper
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
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as in rubbed
to make smooth by friction
honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp
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Recent Examples of honed
Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The custom coffee tables have brass legs and Montclair honed marble from Marmi Stone.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Sheila’s competitive spirit, honed as a varsity tennis player at Yale, gives her a perspective on winning.
—John Baldoni, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Over the past several years, he’s honed his expertise on the job, earning a reputation for his intelligence, kindness, and sharp business acumen.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The talent, who honed her skills under fellow AD100 designers David Netto and Tom Scheerer, is now applying that approach to a range of residences, from a stone house in upstate New York to a Victorian manse with a modern expansion on Long Island.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
Drone designs honed on the battlefield Granta Autonomy began sending drones to Ukraine in March 2022, just weeks after the war started.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Lego Icons Plum Blossom For older Lego fans, or even people who haven’t honed their green thumbs, the botanicals kits are hugely popular.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Physicians who have honed their business skills may be able to tackle these issues with innovative approaches to reducing wait times, improving patient experiences and enhancing overall efficiency.
—Arush Chandna, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Benefits are tools that can be honed to meet evolving needs—boosting productivity while reducing turnover.
—Alex Shubat, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The custom coffee tables have brass legs and Montclair honed marble from Marmi Stone.
—Troy J. McMullen, Architectural Digest, 9 Dec. 2024
Sheila’s competitive spirit, honed as a varsity tennis player at Yale, gives her a perspective on winning.
—John Baldoni, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Over the past several years, he’s honed his expertise on the job, earning a reputation for his intelligence, kindness, and sharp business acumen.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
The talent, who honed her skills under fellow AD100 designers David Netto and Tom Scheerer, is now applying that approach to a range of residences, from a stone house in upstate New York to a Victorian manse with a modern expansion on Long Island.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
Drone designs honed on the battlefield Granta Autonomy began sending drones to Ukraine in March 2022, just weeks after the war started.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
Lego Icons Plum Blossom For older Lego fans, or even people who haven’t honed their green thumbs, the botanicals kits are hugely popular.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Physicians who have honed their business skills may be able to tackle these issues with innovative approaches to reducing wait times, improving patient experiences and enhancing overall efficiency.
—Arush Chandna, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Honed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/honed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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