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
Many impactful people have ties to Chicago, but some on the list of the people born in the city might surprise you' like Robin Williams, Shonda Rhimes, Pat Sajak, Racquel Welch, and Walt Disney.
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Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 2 May 2026
So the Wolves may need to have the most impactful player.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Evanston’s Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Allison Leipsiger clarified on Monday that adding households would be a fail-safe way to reach more people, even if less impactful overall.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Turnout is historically lower, making television advertising and other efforts to connect with the population at-large less impactful, said Josh Blank, a politics professor at the University of Texas-Austin.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
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Marie Saavedra, CBS News, 2 May 2026
So the Wolves may need to have the most impactful player.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Evanston’s Policy and Intergovernmental Affairs Manager Allison Leipsiger clarified on Monday that adding households would be a fail-safe way to reach more people, even if less impactful overall.
—Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Turnout is historically lower, making television advertising and other efforts to connect with the population at-large less impactful, said Josh Blank, a politics professor at the University of Texas-Austin.
—James Osborne, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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Minnesota has largely kept them to the perimeter, making life a little easier on impressive rookie goaltender Jesper Wallstedt.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Like many cushion foundations, shade ranges can skew limited—K-beauty brands have historically catered to a narrower spectrum—but this one is a bit more impressive, with 20 shades to choose from.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the Moon enters Sagittarius, your 4th House of Home becomes more active, bringing attention to your environment and emotional base.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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That can show up as emotional suppression, difficulty naming or expressing needs, chronic stress or a sense that vulnerability is unsafe.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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But that exciting crash sequence — from initial turbulence through to catastrophic Pacific Ocean landing — is where high-stakes action specialist Harlin is most firmly in his sweet spot.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
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Friends, networks and social circles can bring exciting connections now.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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