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
Williamson has shown flashes of being an impactful defender, but his effort and focus on that end have been unpredictable at best.
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William Guillory, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Inspired by Rolling Stone‘s standard, Quincy aimed to create impactful journalism rooted in Black culture.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
But 40 years and six turf replacements later, the blue field remains one of Bleymaier’s most impactful and lasting legacies.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
Very few perfumers manage to create fragrances that are at once emotionally immediate, technically sophisticated and culturally impactful.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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William Guillory, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Inspired by Rolling Stone‘s standard, Quincy aimed to create impactful journalism rooted in Black culture.
—Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2026
But 40 years and six turf replacements later, the blue field remains one of Bleymaier’s most impactful and lasting legacies.
—Shaun Goodwin
may 25, Idaho Statesman, 25 May 2026
Very few perfumers manage to create fragrances that are at once emotionally immediate, technically sophisticated and culturally impactful.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for impactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
Adjective
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Eventually, your eyes come to rest on the hotel’s facade—an impressive grid of local stone and wooden louvers that is Urquiola’s ode to the oeuvre of Rationalist architect Giuseppe Terragni.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The dam, a five-year construction job that was completed in 1936 during the depths of the Great Depression, is often hailed as one of the nation’s most impressive works of infrastructure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Several jurors appeared emotional, covering their mouths.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Though there are still many unknowns regarding the full effect of ayahuasca on the human experience, if my own is any indication, the mental and emotional gates this plant can open seem promising.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Experience magic as the aquarium comes alive with glowing corals and exciting live performances.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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