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as in to sharpen
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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2
as in to rub
to make smooth by friction
honed the edge of the axe until it was amazingly sharp
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This year, the photographer has continued to hone her focus, shooting for emerging and POC-founded brands such as NorBlack NorWhite.
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Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the country's most influential sommeliers, Balin says her journey into the wine industry is rooted in a deep appreciation for food and drink, honed by an academic background that uniquely informs her approach to sustainability in wine selection.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
And honing her craft by observing those with more experience.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
And Ashley Streicher honed her marketing, branding, and PR skills as the co-owner of the STRIIIKE salon in Beverly Hills with her two sisters, all beauty influencers with sizable social media presences.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
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Katherine Singh, refinery29.com, 5 Sep. 2024
Recognized by Wine & Spirits Magazine as one of the country's most influential sommeliers, Balin says her journey into the wine industry is rooted in a deep appreciation for food and drink, honed by an academic background that uniquely informs her approach to sustainability in wine selection.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
And honing her craft by observing those with more experience.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 30 Aug. 2024
And Ashley Streicher honed her marketing, branding, and PR skills as the co-owner of the STRIIIKE salon in Beverly Hills with her two sisters, all beauty influencers with sizable social media presences.
—Christine Lennon, Sunset Magazine, 20 Aug. 2024
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“Hone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hone. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.
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