high-impact
adjective
high-im·pact
ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt 
sports
: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground
high-impact sports/exercises
a high-impact workout
high-impact wrestling moves
… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …—
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Generalists can struggle to drive specialized, high-impact results.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
While 55% of U.S. CEOs said the risk of an economic downturn or recession was going to be a high-impact issue in 2024, that number has fallen to less than 40% in 2025.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
All around the country, fighters sweat, puke, and bleed their way through an endless grind of high-impact training for the slim chance of getting a shot at real money.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
For the debut of the brand, Anthropologie will roll out a robust and multifaceted marketing campaign designed to drive awareness and engagement through a variety of high-impact activations and partnerships.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
While 55% of U.S. CEOs said the risk of an economic downturn or recession was going to be a high-impact issue in 2024, that number has fallen to less than 40% in 2025.
—Felix Salmon, Axios, 15 Jan. 2025
All around the country, fighters sweat, puke, and bleed their way through an endless grind of high-impact training for the slim chance of getting a shot at real money.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
For the debut of the brand, Anthropologie will roll out a robust and multifaceted marketing campaign designed to drive awareness and engagement through a variety of high-impact activations and partnerships.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 13 Jan. 2025
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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