TRENCHANCY Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

trenchancy

noun

Definition of trenchancy

as in stimulation

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Noun

Sustainable performance is built by protecting attention, strengthening human connection and creating space for reflection, learning and purpose—not by constant digital stimulation.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Tim Stockwell, who headed the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research from 2004 to 2020, said adding the stimulation of energy drinks to the impaired judgment caused by alcohol is a recipe for risky behavior.

— Ashley Okwuosa, STAT, 30 July 2026

Definition of stimulation

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And Obama was being seen at the time as being completely irresponsible in pursuing stimulus.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
The services economy, more efficient technology, work-from-home policies and strong fiscal stimulus from tax decreases have enabled us to weather short-term oil spikes.

— Dryden Pence, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of stimulus

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While the subject matter shifted from bank robberies to art heists, the essence of the character as an effortlessly cool, independent wealthy titan of industry who stole for the thrill of it remained the same.

— Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 July 2026
One morning during my stay, there were even clowns buzzing about—a thrill to receive a balloon poodle alongside my morning flat white.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026

Definition of thrill

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The Aries Moon in your 11th House of Friends squares Mercury in your 2nd House of Resources, so group excitement could bump into budget reality.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026
The muscles in Lola Petticrew’s face twitch ever so slightly, indicating Catherine’s excitement that the police are now in possession of this picture.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of excitement

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Evidence about ordinary coffee cannot be extrapolated to high-dose caffeine products or energy drinks, which may deliver caffeine rapidly and include other stimulants.

— Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
For example, certain diuretics, antihistamines or stimulants may increase the risk of side effects from heat, according to the CDC.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 2026

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