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
Watching The Smashing Machine was impactful in a variety of ways for Mark Kerr, the UFC Hall of Famer whom Dwayne Johnson portrays in the new A24 movie.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
This is particularly impactful in regions where disposable income is limited or where paying for multiple subscriptions feels like a burden.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
While designers sent full looks down the runway, the print felt especially impactful in smaller accents–those subtle touches that elevate an outfit without overwhelming it.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Some muscle is needed, but in a couple of years, the Penguins might have an impactful forward with him.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
This is particularly impactful in regions where disposable income is limited or where paying for multiple subscriptions feels like a burden.
—Adam Rumanek, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2025
While designers sent full looks down the runway, the print felt especially impactful in smaller accents–those subtle touches that elevate an outfit without overwhelming it.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Some muscle is needed, but in a couple of years, the Penguins might have an impactful forward with him.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
Adjective
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The 44-year-old driver led the race for an impressive 159 laps, and a win seemed like an easy thing to achieve.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Johnson’s performance is humble rather than showy, an impressive feat of control and restraint.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The entire scene unfolded on Neuheisel’s network, which invited viewers to witness the emotional roller coaster of a father rooting for his son.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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See the emotional exchange here.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
4 Oct. 2025
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Their stories capture the creativity, resilience, and ambition that are making Arizona one of the most exciting places for innovation and entrepreneurship in 2025.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Stories can be prepared, but since most decisions ultimately fall to the roll of the dice, there’s an exciting spontaneity for the millions of people watching at home.—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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