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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Lindsey Mather, Architectural Digest, 7 Apr. 2026
Anthropic claims Mythos has already produced impactful results.
—Sean Lyngaas, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
Her transition to the pros has been just as impactful, becoming the only player in league history to average at least 12 rebounds per game in each of her first two seasons.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
But the most impactful force on the court could be the silent, invisible sixth man – the mind gym.
—Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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