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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Later in the game, Barkley had one of his most impactful runs of the year.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
What prompted you to apply to IndyStar? IndyStar is renowned nationwide for its thoughtful, impactful coverage.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Fauske, who is 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, said physical changes have been impactful along the way.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
This analysis of an innovative AI breakthrough is part of my ongoing Forbes column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities (see the link here).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
What prompted you to apply to IndyStar? IndyStar is renowned nationwide for its thoughtful, impactful coverage.
—Matthew Cupelli, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Fauske, who is 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, said physical changes have been impactful along the way.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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