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
California has been an early mover on passing such laws, but Governor Gavin Newsom failed to sign the most impactful law passed by the state’s legislature earlier this year.
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
But when those negotiations do reach their conclusion, Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report expects another impactful slugger to reach a new deal of his own, predicting the Yankees will land Teoscar Hernández with a five-year, $100 million contract.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Then there’s Malcolm Washington, the quieter but equally impactful sibling.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
Southwest flow lake effect then takes aim at the Straits and eastern U.P. tonight with more impactful snowfall... with potential to see 12 inches plus not out of the question in those areas.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
But when those negotiations do reach their conclusion, Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report expects another impactful slugger to reach a new deal of his own, predicting the Yankees will land Teoscar Hernández with a five-year, $100 million contract.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Then there’s Malcolm Washington, the quieter but equally impactful sibling.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Dec. 2024
Southwest flow lake effect then takes aim at the Straits and eastern U.P. tonight with more impactful snowfall... with potential to see 12 inches plus not out of the question in those areas.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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The year’s most impressive filmmaking debut was the playwright Annie Baker’s soft but spiky recollection of life in western Massachusetts in the early ’90s.David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
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His second score was what coach Kevin O’Connell called the most impressive Darnold moment of the day.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Research suggests that mindfulness therapy can reduce emotional reactions and negative thinking.Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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Venus’ entrance to Aquarius and your zone of home and roots intensify your need for emotional security.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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Now, Sailors can jump aboard any of our ships across an endless variety of exciting destinations for an entire year.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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But customers praise the business for ‘exciting new things coming’ Popular CT donut shop to close.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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