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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This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI, including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The film showed audiences around the world that computer animation could be just as emotionally impactful as traditional animation, the very ethos underpinning Pixar’s existence.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026
The key is understanding what is financially impactful for your situation.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 19 June 2026
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—John W. Davis, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026
The film showed audiences around the world that computer animation could be just as emotionally impactful as traditional animation, the very ethos underpinning Pixar’s existence.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 19 June 2026
The key is understanding what is financially impactful for your situation.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Cam obviously offensively but defensively very impactful.
—John W. Davis, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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