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
One of the film’s key sequences — in which Mārama performs a ferocious Māori dance called the haka — was Stappard’s idea, but grew much more impactful with the help of a traditional choreographer.
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William Earl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
What makes the pattern especially impactful is the combination of heat and moisture.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
In a typical process, dyeing would be the most impactful finishing stage by far.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Join the team inventing impactful AI solutions to shape the future of finance.
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IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
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William Earl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
What makes the pattern especially impactful is the combination of heat and moisture.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
In a typical process, dyeing would be the most impactful finishing stage by far.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Join the team inventing impactful AI solutions to shape the future of finance.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for impactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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He is credited with achieving impressive economic growth, while leading the country during a brutal two-year civil war that ended in 2022.
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Thank you, United States Men’s National Team, for an early showing impressive enough to have already clinched the top of Group D and an advance to the knockout phase of this global event.
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The expansion’s Council proponents have never really addressed this point beyond emotional appeals to the plight of overburdened tenants.
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The emotional beats are incredible but don't linger for too long and the humor is great for both kids and parents.
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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