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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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, 13 Apr. 2025
But her most impactful income stream has come from content creation, particularly on TikTok.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
In addition to an impactful start at the plate, Boone noted that Goldschmidt has also offered strong defense at first.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Burton is recognized by Howard University as is one of the world’s most prolific and impactful artists, noting his decades-long career that includes roles as an actor, director, producer, author, and podcaster.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
But her most impactful income stream has come from content creation, particularly on TikTok.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
In addition to an impactful start at the plate, Boone noted that Goldschmidt has also offered strong defense at first.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Burton is recognized by Howard University as is one of the world’s most prolific and impactful artists, noting his decades-long career that includes roles as an actor, director, producer, author, and podcaster.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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