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.—
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One of the most impactful briefings, according to people familiar with the discussions, came in February in the Oval Office, when congressional leaders met with Mr. Biden to discuss government funding and aid for Ukraine.
—Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
But perhaps his most impactful venture yet is the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co.
—Ashton Kutcher, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Among the buzziest elements of the film has been its sound design, as Civil War’s use of jarring battle noise, along with the impactful contrast between its onslaught of gunfire and moments of dead silence.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Just look at the game’s most impactful players — the ones who earned game balls.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
Alabama used its 7-0 sprint to get as close as one point shy of UConn, at 48-47, including using its most impactful weapons tonight: the three-point shot.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
And Davis dominated on both ends, his 22 points and 13 rebounds almost as impactful as his six blocks and three steals.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
The action-adventurer, who made her debut in 1996's seminal Tomb Raider game, received the title as part of the prestigious BAFTA Game Awards' global poll that asked 4,000 gamers to choose the most impactful gaming character in history.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
The talent production line out of Columbia has kept on churning out hugely impactful players – just last year, Aliyah Boston was picked with the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever, winning Rookie of the Year in her debut campaign in the WNBA.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
But perhaps his most impactful venture yet is the Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co.
—Ashton Kutcher, TIME, 17 Apr. 2024
Among the buzziest elements of the film has been its sound design, as Civil War’s use of jarring battle noise, along with the impactful contrast between its onslaught of gunfire and moments of dead silence.
—Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Apr. 2024
Just look at the game’s most impactful players — the ones who earned game balls.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2024
Alabama used its 7-0 sprint to get as close as one point shy of UConn, at 48-47, including using its most impactful weapons tonight: the three-point shot.
—NBC News, 7 Apr. 2024
And Davis dominated on both ends, his 22 points and 13 rebounds almost as impactful as his six blocks and three steals.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
The action-adventurer, who made her debut in 1996's seminal Tomb Raider game, received the title as part of the prestigious BAFTA Game Awards' global poll that asked 4,000 gamers to choose the most impactful gaming character in history.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024
The talent production line out of Columbia has kept on churning out hugely impactful players – just last year, Aliyah Boston was picked with the No. 1 overall pick by the Indiana Fever, winning Rookie of the Year in her debut campaign in the WNBA.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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