trenchancy

Definition of trenchancynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trenchancy
Noun
  • While activities that engage the brain could make sitting for long periods of time less detrimental than, say, watching TV, mental stimulation provides different protection for the brain than physical activity, making both things important, said Oye-Somefun.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The new analysis found that Black participants responded slightly better than people of other racial or ethnic groups to ovarian stimulation drugs, and their eggs produced high-quality embryos that could be used for implantation.
    Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • This time, economists say the job market and consumer spending are weaker, and there are no large government stimulus checks being issued to spur demand.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Being in an unfamiliar place, getting poor sleep, and constant stimuli from lights and noise all contribute to delirium.
    Torie Bosch, STAT, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Here’s what to look forward to at each stop on the ultimate thrill seeker’s road trip.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
  • For Toni, the ride was about more than just the thrill.
    Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There’s a peculiar excitement about snake hunting that’s hard to describe.
    Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
  • After all, progressive candidates have long generated excitement without winning electoral victories.
    Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But Lloyd’s version brims with mordancy.
    Sarah Weinman, New York Times, 10 Feb. 2023
  • The gray-tint, cross-hatched drawings evoke George Cruikshank and Samuel Palmer, but the mordancy is vintage Sendak.
    The Week Staff, The Week, 17 Oct. 2022
Noun
  • Notes of ripe, fresh mangoes, fragrant mandarins, and blood oranges, and undertones of lemon leaf spark energy and invigoration.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The stimulant, often found in coffee, tea and chocolate, blocks adenosine in the brain by binding to its receptors.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
  • The second drug charge, also a felony charge, is in Penalty Group 2, which includes varieties of stimulants and hallucinogens.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Trenchancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trenchancy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster