impactful

adjective

im-ˈpakt-fəl How to pronounce impactful (audio)
Definition of impactfulnext
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 So, the win is far, far broader and far more impactful than the loss. — Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 6 July 2026 In wetter climates where residents don't have to water their lawns, indoor use, such as for showers, is more impactful. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The scale ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 being the most impactful for raising blood sugar levels. — Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 2 July 2026 The Braves’ Mauricio Dubón arguably had a more impactful first half than all of them. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for impactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
  1. impressive
  2. emotional
  3. exciting
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  • As notorious as Cotliar was for his accurate calls on election night, impressive memory, love for college basketball and the Los Angeles Times, he was also known around the newsroom for his occasional near-slapstick temper.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Golden Tempo, the impressive three-year-old colt, captured both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, establishing himself as the leader of his class.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of impressive
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  • On Thursday, when Samueli Foundation officials called to notify grant winners – in this case, 22 nonprofits that will receive Build OC money – the conversations sometimes turned emotional.
    — Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 10 July 2026
  • How does that messy, emotional person do something so clinical?
    — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026
Definition of emotional
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  • We were treated to a commercial-free evening of exciting entertaining, educational, emotional and joyful programming.
    — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • The player in question is Jesse Bisiwu from Club Brugge, who has been described as one of Europe’s most exciting attacking talents.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of exciting

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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 13 Jul. 2026.

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