impactful
adjective
im·pact·ful
im-ˈpakt-fəl 
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
ˈim-ˌpakt-fəl
: having a forceful impact : producing a marked impression
impactful song lyrics
impactful humanitarian efforts
Fashion loves a big expansive gesture, but a small one can be pretty impactful, too.—
Mark Holgate
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an impactful story of love and redemption
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Among artists, Met believes musicians are uniquely positioned to tell the sort of impactful stories that can stir emotion and trigger action.
—Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The possession below from the late March meeting illustrates exactly how Williams can be an impactful component against Indiana’s defensive coverage.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
And as the Broncos enter the summer months facing a slew of financial decisions around a top-tier defensive line, one of their most impactful pass-rushers — and contract-extension hopefuls — wasn’t at OTAs on Thursday.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Recently, the impactful work of FSH and the experiences of these young, hopeful ice-skaters was documented in a series called Harlem Ice, streaming now on Disney+.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 May 2025
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
The possession below from the late March meeting illustrates exactly how Williams can be an impactful component against Indiana’s defensive coverage.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 June 2025
And as the Broncos enter the summer months facing a slew of financial decisions around a top-tier defensive line, one of their most impactful pass-rushers — and contract-extension hopefuls — wasn’t at OTAs on Thursday.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 May 2025
Recently, the impactful work of FSH and the experiences of these young, hopeful ice-skaters was documented in a series called Harlem Ice, streaming now on Disney+.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 29 May 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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