impactful
adjective
im·pact·ful
im-ˈpakt-fəl 
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression
impactful song lyrics
impactful humanitarian efforts
Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.—
Mark Holgate
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an impactful story of love and redemption
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Tesla has created impactful vehicles and software, but are its Full Self-Driving features really as safe as advertised?
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
There’s a fear of uncontrolled female sexuality in the film that’s incredibly impactful, despite only being hinted at on screen.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
These benefits are especially impactful for students who may not have had access to early enrichment or stable learning environments.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 30 Oct. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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