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
By now, Mara Brock Akil is known for creating impactful shows with complex Black leads—from Girlfriends to Being Mary Jane and The Game.
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Krysta Hawkins, Vogue, 18 May 2025
In the impactful Netflix limited series, Graham stars as the father of a young boy accused of murder.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 May 2025
Since joining the Padres, Sheets has been impactful, delivering several clutch hits and posting an .869 OPS against right-handed pitching.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The path forward for impactful innovation will also require new types of collaboration, and public-private partnerships have never been more important.
—Eric Loeb, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Krysta Hawkins, Vogue, 18 May 2025
In the impactful Netflix limited series, Graham stars as the father of a young boy accused of murder.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 May 2025
Since joining the Padres, Sheets has been impactful, delivering several clutch hits and posting an .869 OPS against right-handed pitching.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
The path forward for impactful innovation will also require new types of collaboration, and public-private partnerships have never been more important.
—Eric Loeb, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
Adjective
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It’s got a wide range from super fine powdery grains to cracked peppercorns and has impressive output with fewer twists.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Throughout the past three seasons, the show has also boasted an impressive roster of A-list guest stars, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Joel McHale, John Mulaney, Bob Odenkirk, Will Poulter, Olivia Colman, Sarah Paulson, Molly Ringwald, John Cena and Josh Hartnett.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Melling portrays parking attendant Colin with the thrilling curiosity and emotional depth of a young gay man exploring his sexuality for the first time, while attempting to define his own desires and identity, independent of his much more experienced dom.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Lawrence — mother to two children now — was visibly emotional talking about working with Ramsay on the subject matter.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2025
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The first spark of an idea, while exciting, is only the very beginning of the concept becoming a reality.—
Stanley C. Middleman,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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While seemingly indifferent, like Yi-young, Gi-on actually finds the department exciting and wants to stay.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
19 May 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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