high-impact
adjective
high-im·pact
ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt 
sports
: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground
high-impact sports/exercises
a high-impact workout
high-impact wrestling moves
… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …—
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Choose one or two high-impact areas of operation to enhance them with AI.
—Alexandr Khomich, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
While both players are high-impact talents, their depth quickly gets thin.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The 25-year-old’s efficient marksmanship from 3-point range off the bench in the 2024-25 campaign showcased his ability to thrive in the low-usage, high-impact role he may be expected to play in the NBA.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
It’s crafted from high-impact polystyrene that is designed to withstand different weather conditions, including snow, rain, intense sun, and wind without warping, fading, or splintering.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Alexandr Khomich, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
While both players are high-impact talents, their depth quickly gets thin.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
The 25-year-old’s efficient marksmanship from 3-point range off the bench in the 2024-25 campaign showcased his ability to thrive in the low-usage, high-impact role he may be expected to play in the NBA.
—Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 29 June 2025
It’s crafted from high-impact polystyrene that is designed to withstand different weather conditions, including snow, rain, intense sun, and wind without warping, fading, or splintering.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for high-impact
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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