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
To grapple with that notion before shooting this particular scene, the actor, dressed in his character’s tunic and waiting on the crew to set up, found a spot to sit on under a tree and thought about Abraham’s daily life and how impactful a message from God would be.
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Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Saar, who is celebrating her 100th birthday this year, is regarded as one of the most impactful artists to emerge from Los Angeles.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Were there moments when Andy’s feedback on set was impactful or surprising?
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
There are big, impactful, dynamic moments.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Saar, who is celebrating her 100th birthday this year, is regarded as one of the most impactful artists to emerge from Los Angeles.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2026
Were there moments when Andy’s feedback on set was impactful or surprising?
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 20 Mar. 2026
There are big, impactful, dynamic moments.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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Lenovo rates the 5,100mAh cell at 13 hours of continuous battery life, which is impressive, and for barely over a hundred bucks this one is a steal.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
23 Mar. 2026
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Six-foot-3 sophomore Gil Jackson could also be a name to emerge as a starter after an impressive freshman season as a reserve.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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Around this time Denise and Aaron filed a civil lawsuit against the City of Vallejo claiming defamation and emotional distress.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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An opportunity to rebuild your emotional foundation arrives as Saturn teams up with Pluto.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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As small business owners and Broward natives, Binder and Terrell said Thrive’s rapid growth has been exciting to see.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the change the property has been through—or maybe because of it—the motel feels uniquely fresh and exciting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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