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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Few players in this class are as athletic — or, potentially, as impactful — as Emmanwori, a first-team All-American last year.
—Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Collins was impactful on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
That may be, but that relief is impactful.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu, one of the most impactful trade deadline acquisitions in the NBA this year, led the Wolves with 25 points and nine assists off the bench.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Collins was impactful on Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
That may be, but that relief is impactful.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Ayo Dosunmu, one of the most impactful trade deadline acquisitions in the NBA this year, led the Wolves with 25 points and nine assists off the bench.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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