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
Now in its fifth year, Invest Fest 2025 is set to take place August 22–24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and promises to be the most impactful installment yet.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
With a unique roster of contemporary songwriters and timeless classics, HSG aligns with SMP’s mission to elevate and support the work of the world’s most impactful songwriters, and we are honored to represent you and your songs.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
For a start, the most impactful piece sitting next to Jamal Murray can’t be a heat pack.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Among artists, Met believes musicians are uniquely positioned to tell the sort of impactful stories that can stir emotion and trigger action.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 June 2025
With a unique roster of contemporary songwriters and timeless classics, HSG aligns with SMP’s mission to elevate and support the work of the world’s most impactful songwriters, and we are honored to represent you and your songs.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2025
For a start, the most impactful piece sitting next to Jamal Murray can’t be a heat pack.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Among artists, Met believes musicians are uniquely positioned to tell the sort of impactful stories that can stir emotion and trigger action.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
Adjective
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The print is bold and easy to spot amongst other luggage, while the impressive craftsmanship will keep the bag itself looking brand new for many trips to come.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 June 2025
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Latu stood out in that capacity, as the 6-foot-7, 244-pound tight end showed impressive athleticism and route running for his size, and seemed very natural catching the ball.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Beyond Avoidance The Disengagement Continuum Work disengagement represents a psychological state characterized by emotional, cognitive and behavioral withdrawal from work roles.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx and Kirk Franklin — each of whom the Doggfather personally shouted out during his speech — also took home the same honor, making for emotional moments throughout the four-hour ceremony.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 June 2025
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From Canada to Milan, it’s been a journey filled with creativity, intensity, and some of the most exciting food this show has ever seen.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Selecting many of the most exciting and highest-quality titles from Latin America, the Focus will underscore the breadth and vibrancy of the region’s animation output, plus current artistic and market trends.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 June 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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