as in impressive
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
an impactful story of love and redemption
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Recent Examples of impactful
Some of the most impactful electric cars in the American market are assembled in the Volunteer State.
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Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The change to repayment plans could be one of the most impactful provisions of the bill for current and future federal student loan borrowers.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 July 2025
During Smith’s leadership, United Way for Greater Austin helped expand early childhood education, launch impactful community initiatives and foster partnerships that enabled the organization’s ability to better serve.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Daniel Singer, one of Chris Yates’ attorneys, said this testimony was among the most impactful he’s ever seen in court.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
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Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The change to repayment plans could be one of the most impactful provisions of the bill for current and future federal student loan borrowers.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 July 2025
During Smith’s leadership, United Way for Greater Austin helped expand early childhood education, launch impactful community initiatives and foster partnerships that enabled the organization’s ability to better serve.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Daniel Singer, one of Chris Yates’ attorneys, said this testimony was among the most impactful he’s ever seen in court.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
Adjective
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The All-American scored nine goals and added eight assists while registering an impressive 80-percent faceoff winning percentage.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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Banchero and Wagner don’t want to merely record impressive scoring marks.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Stacy sought to foster emotional and physical self-reliance among its campers, according to Texas Monthly, which cited an old brochure from her time.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Jackson added that his studio helps people clear their mental and emotional vessels through yoga and meditation, aiding in stress management and overall well-being.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Step into the rhythm of the day with ESSENCE PRESENTS: THE COLLECTIVE SET—an immersive sonic experience powered by today’s most exciting DJ crews and music collectives.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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But his most exciting job is as a private investigator.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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