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
Experiencing that life cycle of knowing where my food comes from and watching my uncles do the butchering and then eating it the same day through slow roasting was really impactful for me as a kid.
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Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
And the film benefits greatly from impactful visuals and the chemistry of its core cast.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
While that might be the most impactful scene of the episode, the most stunning is Martha going to clean out her storage area (or maybe just inspect it; the motive was unclear) and Margo going to meet her on (gasp) a Lime bike.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Much more impactful, the IEA said, would be a rapid reopening of the strait and protection of the Gulf’s energy infrastructure.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
And the film benefits greatly from impactful visuals and the chemistry of its core cast.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
While that might be the most impactful scene of the episode, the most stunning is Martha going to clean out her storage area (or maybe just inspect it; the motive was unclear) and Margo going to meet her on (gasp) a Lime bike.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Much more impactful, the IEA said, would be a rapid reopening of the strait and protection of the Gulf’s energy infrastructure.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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Anderson’s collection was indebted to Galliano, with references to his past designs and the incorporation of cyclamen—of the kind Galliano presented to the younger couturier at their first meeting—across many pieces, as well as the impressive Musée Rodin set.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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What followed has been an impressive run for the program, which began in 2005 under current West Aurora athletic director Jason Buckley and had six winning seasons in his seven years.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Through no fault of Newton’s, Faith functions less as a second protagonist than a prop to give Grace more emotional investment in the proceedings by saddling her with guilt over their estrangement or opportunities to nobly sacrifice herself.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Mar. 2026
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The eight include physical, but also spiritual, social, environmental, occupational, financial, emotional and intellectual.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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Article continues below Seasonal boost to auroras This week's storm watch comes at an especially exciting time for aurora hunters, with many regarding March as one of the best months to see the northern lights.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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So, to see him now, four solo albums deep, embracing a love of dance is exciting.—
Annie Harrigan,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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