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
But just because it's happened before doesn’t make the experience any less impactful or important, Austin tells Parents.
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Staff Author,
Parents,
27 June 2026
But as wealth inequities simultaneously reach new extremes, the transfer has amplified questions about whether wealthy families are moving fast in their promises of impactful giving.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
In a typical process, dyeing would be the most impactful finishing stage by far.
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Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Join the team inventing impactful AI solutions to shape the future of finance.
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IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
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Staff Author,
Parents,
27 June 2026
But as wealth inequities simultaneously reach new extremes, the transfer has amplified questions about whether wealthy families are moving fast in their promises of impactful giving.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
In a typical process, dyeing would be the most impactful finishing stage by far.
—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
25 June 2026
Join the team inventing impactful AI solutions to shape the future of finance.
—
IEEE Spectrum,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for impactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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Rooms frame garden and water views through floor-to-ceiling windows, with wraparound balconies in Sea Suites facing Istanbul’s impressive skyline.
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So, even more impressive to me is the way these grills can hold hot flames stable.
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The expansion’s Council proponents have never really addressed this point beyond emotional appeals to the plight of overburdened tenants.
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The emotional beats are incredible but don't linger for too long and the humor is great for both kids and parents.
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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