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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Ulta Beauty has been leaning into high-impact partnerships and creative marketing to deepen this brand engagement.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
For inspiration, look to the eternally platinum Anya Taylor-Joy or BLACKPINK’s Rosé, both of whom embody the trend’s cool, high-impact allure.
—Karli Bendlin, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Katseye’s Lara Raj and her pop star sister Rhea are constantly in high-impact shadow looks, ranging from the smoky to the sunset eye.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Nov. 2025
One of the best features of the lip kit is that the Super Lustrous Lipstick combines high-impact pigment with a creamy, moisturizing formula infused with Vitamin E and avocado oil for a comfortable, lush finish.
—Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2025
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Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
For inspiration, look to the eternally platinum Anya Taylor-Joy or BLACKPINK’s Rosé, both of whom embody the trend’s cool, high-impact allure.
—Karli Bendlin, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
Katseye’s Lara Raj and her pop star sister Rhea are constantly in high-impact shadow looks, ranging from the smoky to the sunset eye.
—Parizaad Khan Sethi, Allure, 24 Nov. 2025
One of the best features of the lip kit is that the Super Lustrous Lipstick combines high-impact pigment with a creamy, moisturizing formula infused with Vitamin E and avocado oil for a comfortable, lush finish.
—Chloe Castleberry, StyleCaster, 20 Nov. 2025
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.
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