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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The key is to use AI to free up your time for high-impact conversations, not to replace them.
—Alex Khassa, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Sweet almond, cucumber, flaxseed, broccoli, rice bran, rose hip, and radish oils are all present to deliver high-impact antioxidant power, barrier-supporting omega fatty acids, and the healthy radiance of someone who gets their daily serving of greens.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
His technology talent sourcing expertise across SAP, Salesforce, and cloud technologies supports the high-impact implementations critical to revenue growth.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Alex Khassa, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Sweet almond, cucumber, flaxseed, broccoli, rice bran, rose hip, and radish oils are all present to deliver high-impact antioxidant power, barrier-supporting omega fatty acids, and the healthy radiance of someone who gets their daily serving of greens.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2025
His technology talent sourcing expertise across SAP, Salesforce, and cloud technologies supports the high-impact implementations critical to revenue growth.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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