honed
Americanadjective
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sharpened on a hone or whetstone.
Our julienne peeler has 12 honed blades for superfine cuts that will make your julienne vegetables look like a restaurant’s.
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made more acute or effective; improved or perfected.
We finish our degrees with highly desirable, finely honed skills, including how to research, how to work hard, and how to think critically.
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(of a hole) enlarged with a hone.
When it comes to the barrel of this rifle, the diameter uniformity and roundness of the honed bore are superb.
verb
Etymology
Origin of honed
Example Sentences
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Hilton, who cuts an unmistakable image with his bald crown and clipped English accent, proved himself as a polished communicator during the debates, skills honed by his years as a Fox News analyst.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The time in the US has undoubtedly honed the maturity, discipline and competitiveness he shows on court.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Hip-hop prowess is established and honed through lyrical battles.
From Salon • May 31, 2026
Over the past two summers, he honed his reporting skills through internships at LAist and EdSource.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
As my stats continued to increase, I honed my avatar’s combat and spell-casting abilities while collecting a wide array of powerful weapons, magic items, and vehicles.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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