honing

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

From the age of seven, the star began honing his craft at the 3 Hammers Golf Complex under the watchful eye of pro Darren Prosser.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The role provided invaluable lessons in human behavior—the good and the bad—while honing my overall patience through daily interactions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Trainer Cherie DeVaux has spent decades honing her skills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Using an inflatable Moon globe, they practiced seeing how the angle of the sun changed the colors and textures of the lunar surface, honing their observation and note-taking skills for the big moment.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

But he had proven himself as a superb academic administrator, earning his spurs honing consensus among the fractious faculty cliques on the MIT campus.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik