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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Giving high-impact donations to organizations doing this work does far more for baby animals than any other individual action — forcing structural change that personal diets alone cannot.
—Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
His own development in recent months has been visible to Popovic, seeing a high-impact player now beginning to sustain those levels for the majority of matches — exemplified by Bos scoring in the 85th minute on Friday as Australia beat Cameroon in Sydney.
—Michael Bailey, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Monica Lewinsky is switching up her signature beauty look with a subtle yet high-impact swap for a rare red carpet appearance.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the company plans to announce the growth of CBS News’ Investigative Unit, Semafor has learned, an attempt to grow the network’s original reporting and get more attention by publishing and broadcasting high-impact stories.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
His own development in recent months has been visible to Popovic, seeing a high-impact player now beginning to sustain those levels for the majority of matches — exemplified by Bos scoring in the 85th minute on Friday as Australia beat Cameroon in Sydney.
—Michael Bailey, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Monica Lewinsky is switching up her signature beauty look with a subtle yet high-impact swap for a rare red carpet appearance.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the company plans to announce the growth of CBS News’ Investigative Unit, Semafor has learned, an attempt to grow the network’s original reporting and get more attention by publishing and broadcasting high-impact stories.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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