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trenchant

adjective

ˈtren-chənt

Definition of trenchant

as in sharpened

having an edge thin enough to cut or pierce something even the most trenchant sword could not sever the bonds of loyalty between them

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Recent Examples of trenchant Last week, an article in Foreign Affairs drew a trenchant parallel with the Vietnam War. — Ned Temko, Christian Science Monitor, 27 May 2026 That the show predated the birth of the Marvel Cinematic Universe makes its send-up of superhero themes that much more trenchant in retrospect. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026 Perhaps a better comparison for A$AP’s style isn’t a rhyme animal like Lamar, but a maximalist visionary like Travis Scott, who also seems more focused on colorful aural vibes than trenchant lyrical exegesis. — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026 His paintings and mixed media works evoke an experience of solitude and silence, along with trenchant contemplation. — R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trenchant

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sharp

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But the culprit behind Seattle’s sharp increase is energy – both gasoline and for the home.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
But within the leadership, there are sharp differences over what the endgame should be.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of sharp

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