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 Abreu trade aged well Bloom’s decision to trade longtime catcher Christian Vazquez to the Houston Astros for then-prospects Wilyer Abreu and Enmanuel Valdez wound up being among his most impactful moves. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026 Basabe, who hasn’t started in the majors in roughly three years, turned the opportunity into the most impactful game of his career. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026 Considering wide receiver, cornerback and defensive end are the most impactful positions in the NFL after quarterback, the Dolphins need players to make strong showings in training camp and beyond. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026 Bader's brief but impactful Phillies tenure also ended with a leg injury during the 2025 NLDS, leaving fans to reflect on his unfulfilled potential and ongoing injury woes. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
  1. impressive
  2. emotional
  3. exciting
Adjective
  • While not as showy or Instagram friendly, how Caminero has matured and improved overall at the plate actually may be more impressive.
    — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But the Big Ten has developed plenty of impressive atmospheres too, with Oregon, Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State and Nebraska leading the way.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • The Moon enters Gemini and your 4th House of Home and Family, bringing movement to household plans, family messages, private thoughts, or emotional memories.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
    — Andrew Ramos, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • The Spanish royals’ Mallorca trip comes towards the end of an exciting summer, which saw the King, Queen and princesses travel to the United States to watch the Spanish national team win the 2026 World Cup.
    — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Chilean duo’s latest only further establishes them as some of the most exciting makers of tangible, macabre visions on the world’s stage.
    — Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting

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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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