1The journalist's trenchant commentary on the government's policies sparked a national debate.
2Is it possible to write a trenchant critique of a work of art without being overly negative?
3The professor's trenchant analysis of the novel revealed subtle themes and motifs that had gone unnoticed by previous scholars.
4Avoid using vague language in your essay; strive for trenchant arguments that clearly support your thesis.
5There is a long tradition of trenchant satire in literature, from Swift's 'Gulliver's Travels' to modern-day comedic writing.