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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At one point, Lucy’s very French, somewhat distant mother Eloise (Catherine Deneuve, impactful in her few scenes) observes that Lucy has done the one thing that’s worse for a female artist than having children, and that’s moving to the countryside.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
With plans to begin enjoying the home almost immediately, Rhodes approached the refresh with a light but impactful touch.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Amenities and experiences Wellness at Terrestre is deliberately low-tech but highly impactful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Over his long tenure, Keith helped oversee countless successful and culturally impactful series across the Paramount portfolio.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
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Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
With plans to begin enjoying the home almost immediately, Rhodes approached the refresh with a light but impactful touch.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
Amenities and experiences Wellness at Terrestre is deliberately low-tech but highly impactful.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Over his long tenure, Keith helped oversee countless successful and culturally impactful series across the Paramount portfolio.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 14 May 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impactful. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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