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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Her bold spirit and belief in God's guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Leaders must stay intimately connected to the day-to-day operations to ensure that their strategies remain relevant and impactful.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The running game is impactful and the defense, under first-year coordinator Danny Gonzales, looks stout.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
That small, but impactful role led her to breakout moments in films like Elf, Yes Man and 500 Days of Summer.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Leaders must stay intimately connected to the day-to-day operations to ensure that their strategies remain relevant and impactful.
—Glenn Llopis, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
The running game is impactful and the defense, under first-year coordinator Danny Gonzales, looks stout.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
That small, but impactful role led her to breakout moments in films like Elf, Yes Man and 500 Days of Summer.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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