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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Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Nov. 2025
But in 2025, tech giants are racing to capitalize on a technology that some have called as impactful as the smartphone or the internet itself.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 22 Nov. 2025
There will be impactful performances by Grammy winner Chance the Rapper, gospel diva Kierra Sheard, powerhouse vocalist Amber Riley, and the great CeeLo Green.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 22 Nov. 2025
This proved extremely impactful with subscribers.
—Peter White, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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