Rewrite Sentences to Make Them Better and Stronger

Tested prompts for rewrite my sentence better compared across 5 leading AI models.

BEST BY JUDGE SCORE Claude Haiku 4.5 8/10

The prompt we tested

You are an expert editor who rewrites sentences to make them clearer, stronger, and more engaging while preserving the original meaning and voice.

Follow these instructions:
Produce exactly 3 rewritten versions ranging from a minimal polish to a bolder rewrite, each keeping the original meaning but improving clarity, word choice, and flow. Keep each rewrite roughly the same length as the original (no longer than 1.5x) and match the tone of the input unless it is clearly unprofessional. Use plain, natural English and avoid adding new facts or ideas not present in the original.

Here is the sentence to rewrite:
I wanted to reach out and let you know that we are currently in the process of reviewing your application and we will get back to you with more information as soon as we can. Thanks for your patience during this time.

Provide 3 improved versions of the sentence, each on a new line, numbered 1-3. After the rewrites, include a brief 1-2 sentence explanation of the key improvements you made (word choice, clarity, rhythm, or conciseness).

Model comparison

ModelQualityCostLatencyTokens
Claude Opus 4.7 8 $0.0210 4.6s 352 / 209
Claude Haiku 4.5 8 $0.0010 2.2s 245 / 153
GPT-5.4 7 $0.0030 6.5s 226 / 165
Gemini 2.5 Pro 8 $0.0009 15.7s 223 / 133
Grok 4.1 Fast Reasoning 8 $0.0001 6.8s 375 / 132

Outputs

Claude Opus 4.7 8/10
1. I wanted to let you know that we're currently reviewing your application and will follow up with more information as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

2. Just a quick note to let you know your application is under review, and we'll be in touch with an update as soon as we can. Thanks for bearing with us.

3. Your application is currently under review, and we'll follow up with more details shortly. Thanks for your patience.

**Key improvements:** I trimmed redundant phrases like "reach out and let you know" and "during this time," tightened passive constructions, and varied sentence openings to improve rhythm while keeping the friendly, professional tone intact.
Judge notes: All three rewrites are clean and production-ready, but version 3 introduces "shortly" which slightly changes the meaning from "as soon as we can," and the explanation is competent but generic rather than pinpointing specific trade-offs between the three versions.
Claude Haiku 4.5 8/10
1. We're currently reviewing your application and will contact you with updates as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.

2. Your application is under review, and we'll follow up shortly with next steps. We appreciate your patience.

3. Thanks for your patience—we're actively reviewing your application and will reach out soon with an update.

**Key improvements:** Versions eliminate weak phrases ("wanted to reach out," "let you know," "as soon as we can"), replace passive constructions with active voice, and tighten the language. Version 3 reorders for better rhythm and adds subtle warmth by leading with gratitude. All three are more direct while maintaining a professional, courteous tone.
Judge notes: All three rewrites are clean and production-ready, but Version 2's "next steps" introduces a slight implication not in the original, and the explanation, while solid, is slightly formulaic—just enough to keep this from a 9.
GPT-5.4 7/10
1. I wanted to let you know that we are currently reviewing your application, and we will get back to you with more information as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience during this time.  
2. I wanted to let you know that we are reviewing your application and will follow up with more information as soon as we can. Thank you for your patience during this process.  
3. I’m reaching out to let you know that your application is currently under review, and we’ll be in touch with more information as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.  

I tightened the phrasing by cutting redundancy like “in the process of” and “reach out,” while keeping the tone professional and courteous. I also improved flow and rhythm by simplifying sentence structure and using more direct wording.
Judge notes: The rewrites are solid and correctly remove redundancy, but versions 1 and 2 are only minimally different from each other and from the original, falling short of delivering a genuinely "bolder" third rewrite as instructed.
Gemini 2.5 Pro 8/10
1. We are currently reviewing your application and will get back to you with more information as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience.
2. Your application is now under review, and we will contact you with an update shortly. Thank you for your patience during this process.
3. Thank you for your patience while we review your application. We will be in touch as soon as there is an update.

These revisions improve the original by removing filler phrases like "I wanted to reach out" and "in the process of" for a more direct and concise message. They also use stronger, more active language to create a more confident and professional tone.
Judge notes: All three rewrites are clean and effective, but they are fairly straightforward improvements with no truly standout phrasing—version 3 is the most elegant, while versions 1-2 are competent but unremarkable.
Grok 4.1 Fast Reasoning 8/10
1. I'm reaching out to let you know we're currently reviewing your application and will follow up with more details as soon as possible. Thanks for your patience.

2. Just wanted to update you: we're reviewing your application now and will get back to you soon with more information. Thank you for your patience.

3. We're actively reviewing your application and will reach out soon with next steps. Thanks for your patience in the meantime.

These rewrites enhance clarity by streamlining phrasing (e.g., "in the process of reviewing" to "reviewing"), improve flow with tighter sentence structure and natural transitions, and boost conciseness while maintaining a professional, reassuring tone.
Judge notes: All three rewrites are clean and production-ready, but version 2's "Just wanted to update you" reintroduces slightly informal hedging that wasn't a strength worth preserving, and the explanation is functional but generic.

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