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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This high-impact look is a bit out of the ordinary for the star, save for that show-stopping blue eye makeup look—a literal something blue—to conclude The Drama press in April.
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Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
For high-impact, selective journals like those in the Nature portfolio, costs are higher due to the time, expertise, and investment required.
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Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
Roasting garlic is one of those low-effort, high-impact kitchen tricks worth knowing.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
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Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
22 June 2026
The multichannel campaign included 15-second behind-the-scenes snippets on TikTok that garnered high loop rates, with high-impact posters greeting arriving jet setters at Heathrow’s baggage carousel.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
For high-impact, selective journals like those in the Nature portfolio, costs are higher due to the time, expertise, and investment required.
—
Torie Bosch,
STAT,
20 June 2026
Roasting garlic is one of those low-effort, high-impact kitchen tricks worth knowing.
—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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