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
Some of the most impactful electric cars in the American market are assembled in the Volunteer State.
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Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The change to repayment plans could be one of the most impactful provisions of the bill for current and future federal student loan borrowers.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 July 2025
During Smith’s leadership, United Way for Greater Austin helped expand early childhood education, launch impactful community initiatives and foster partnerships that enabled the organization’s ability to better serve.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Daniel Singer, one of Chris Yates’ attorneys, said this testimony was among the most impactful he’s ever seen in court.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
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Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The change to repayment plans could be one of the most impactful provisions of the bill for current and future federal student loan borrowers.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 2 July 2025
During Smith’s leadership, United Way for Greater Austin helped expand early childhood education, launch impactful community initiatives and foster partnerships that enabled the organization’s ability to better serve.
—Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Daniel Singer, one of Chris Yates’ attorneys, said this testimony was among the most impactful he’s ever seen in court.
—Bella Waters, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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Both have been lauded for their dedication and impressive in-ring performances, with Logan Paul currently reigning as the United States Champion.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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This hybrid drivetrain delivers a total of 437 hp and an impressive 583 pound-feet torque.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Reducing Teen Obesity Through Stress-Informed Meal Design Faced with a surge in emotional eating and rising obesity rates among teens, one student tackled a deeply personal and widely neglected problem: The link between academic stress and chronic overeating.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Faces and words may fade, but their emotional residue frequently lingers.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Replace apprehension with an exciting conversation about what’s possible, and then invest in training and skills development to help your talent thrive in the new AI era.—
Ronald Alepian,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Golden State looks to bounce back from an exciting 104-102 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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