Journalistic Writing Techniques

noun a brief statement or comment

• The speaker concluded his speech with a clever bon mot that left the audience in stitches.
• She always has a quick bon mot ready for any situation.
• The comedian's bon mot had the whole crowd laughing.
• His bon mot was like a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

adjective Trenchant is an adjective that means vigorous or incisive in expression or style.

• The author's trenchant critique of the government policies sparked a heated debate.
• She always has a trenchant opinion on current events.
• His trenchant remarks really hit the nail on the head.
• The trenchant sword of justice cut through the lies and revealed the truth.