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
Lighting is an impactful way to upgrade a kitchen without being complicated or expensive.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
But arguably the most impactful of her campaigns was her work helping to spare the Fox, which had fallen on hard times, closed and was scheduled for demolition.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Some narratives are most impactful when told in a single season, and this show delivers a full emotional arc without needing extension.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, though, there’s a related conversation that’s every bit as impactful for the Broncos in 2026.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
But arguably the most impactful of her campaigns was her work helping to spare the Fox, which had fallen on hard times, closed and was scheduled for demolition.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Some narratives are most impactful when told in a single season, and this show delivers a full emotional arc without needing extension.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
In the meantime, though, there’s a related conversation that’s every bit as impactful for the Broncos in 2026.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
Adjective
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That’s impressive for a rebuilding team, but is anyone picking the Ducks over the Oilers in a playoff series?—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The seven others are an impressive array of politicians and nonpoliticians alike, all articulate and accomplished in various ways.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Kelly’s emotional two-dimensionality increases our anger on behalf of Pidgeon’s Carolyn, a vibrant professional woman who sees her life and her career toxified by the paparazzi and the press.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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For me, that connection is the emotional core of 17.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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The park offers one of the most exciting wildlife experiences in Southern Africa, with a million acres of biodiverse savannas, wetlands, and montane rainforests, and a range of animals that includes buffalo herds, lion prides, and an array of birds.—
Lisa Grainger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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That changed two years ago, when the ISU lifted its ban in a bid to make the sport more exciting and popular among younger fans.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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