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.—
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an impactful story of love and redemption
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Jonas Siegel, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Short, impactful phrases are easier to remember and emotionally resonant, ensuring their messages endure.
—Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
His return has the potential to redefine the Knicks’ rotations in several impactful ways: Pairing him with Karl-Anthony Towns in a dual-big lineup could provide New York with a significant size advantage and a reliable defensive anchor in the paint.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Jan. 2025
This unique model has led to more positive outcomes, fostering impactful conversations, driving philanthropic contributions, and making meetings a more human and compassionate business.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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