as in impressive
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
an impactful story of love and redemption
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Recent Examples of impactful
Serba suggested that the most impactful influx of cash may not be in schools, but in business incentives to create more and better jobs for the youth who want to stay close to their families.
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CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
This might be particularly impactful coming from a computer, which users subconsciously view as more objective than a human.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Understated yet impactful, blush feels less like a novelty and more like a new essential.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
As impactful as Higman has been on campus, her presence in the larger community on behalf of Pacific Beach schools has been just as impactful and meaningful.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
This might be particularly impactful coming from a computer, which users subconsciously view as more objective than a human.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Understated yet impactful, blush feels less like a novelty and more like a new essential.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
As impactful as Higman has been on campus, her presence in the larger community on behalf of Pacific Beach schools has been just as impactful and meaningful.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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The Heat is now an impressive 12-4 on the second night of back-to-backs this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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There’s also an impressive range of side dishes made with seasonal vegetables.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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An opportunity to rebuild your emotional foundation arrives as Saturn teams up with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The oil control remains an exciting proposition to control excess shine today for an intelligent matte coverage that adjusts with you.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Amazon's Spring Sale is almost at an end, but there are still some exciting deals for you!—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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