impactful
adjective
im·pact·ful
im-ˈpakt-fəl 
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression
impactful song lyrics
impactful humanitarian efforts
Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.—
Mark Holgate
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an impactful story of love and redemption
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But one of the most impactful mistakes is one that led to serious accusations of corruption in his government.
—Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Below, experts shared some of the most impactful prevention methods.
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By comparison, Seoul Station tells us more about how the zombie virus began while also spinning a tight, impactful story centered on three compelling characters.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Visceral and tactile, the piece quietly establishes a visual language out of small seemingly insignificant moments that through subtle transformation become impactful expressions of grief and loss.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025
Below, experts shared some of the most impactful prevention methods.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
By comparison, Seoul Station tells us more about how the zombie virus began while also spinning a tight, impactful story centered on three compelling characters.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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