as in impressive
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
an impactful story of love and redemption
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of impactful
But the experience was incredibly impactful on me.
—
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The value of the nickel is as great as ever, and some coaches believe finding a truly impactful one is as valuable as an outside corner.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Still, despite its past successes and reputation as one of the most impactful companies in American history, Intel is also troubled, hindered by its inability to recognize and embrace the popularity of smartphones and the non-negotiable presence of Artificial Intelligence.
—Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There are monuments dedicated to him in Pasadena and beyond, and numerous fields named for one of baseball’s most impactful heroes.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impactful
Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The value of the nickel is as great as ever, and some coaches believe finding a truly impactful one is as valuable as an outside corner.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Still, despite its past successes and reputation as one of the most impactful companies in American history, Intel is also troubled, hindered by its inability to recognize and embrace the popularity of smartphones and the non-negotiable presence of Artificial Intelligence.
—Chris Anderson, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
There are monuments dedicated to him in Pasadena and beyond, and numerous fields named for one of baseball’s most impactful heroes.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for impactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
Adjective
-
What makes his accomplishments even more impressive is that the end of the powerlifting season overlaps with the start of baseball.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Apr. 2026
-
Yet most impressive of all was Twigs herself, who led the dancers with moves even more complex than theirs — while singing.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Is there an emotional component for you at this moment?—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
-
From the opening scene of the family’s move to town, the soft and wistful light shapes the film’s emotional world.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
The hospital confirmed the exciting news to ABC News and celebrated the babies' arrival in an April 9 Facebook post.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
-
On the page, ex-gangster Henry Hill’s story is exciting enough.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
