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
Amenities and experiences Wellness at Terrestre is deliberately low-tech but highly impactful.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Over his long tenure, Keith helped oversee countless successful and culturally impactful series across the Paramount portfolio.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Silence can make a moment feel larger, more honest, and more emotionally impactful.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Color and Pattern Drenching While this trend is usually associated with darker, moodier takes, Sussman insists lighter hues and more traditional patterns can be just as impactful.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Over his long tenure, Keith helped oversee countless successful and culturally impactful series across the Paramount portfolio.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Silence can make a moment feel larger, more honest, and more emotionally impactful.
—Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Color and Pattern Drenching While this trend is usually associated with darker, moodier takes, Sussman insists lighter hues and more traditional patterns can be just as impactful.
—Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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Sara Gyorgy has put together the most impressive resume in the Fort Worth-area and can return for a senior season to chase her fourth state title.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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This is the latest impressive pop music booking for PeoplesBank Arena, the downtown Hartford venue previously known as Hartford Civic Center and XL Center, which underwent a major renovation as well as a name change last year.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Stronger communities are built when mental-health services move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches and recognize the emotional, social, cultural and practical realities people face every day.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Mercury enters Gemini in your 4th House of Home, bringing attention to family logistics, living space, and the emotional weather behind closed doors.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Anderson, like Wharton, is exciting but would also be extremely expensive, probably north of £100million.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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March 21 – April 19 A bold move could set exciting momentum in motion today.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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