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
Baszler's availability comes after an impactful run with WWE that began in 2017.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Jalen Brunson is the most important, and impactful Knick, since Patrick Ewing came to Madison Square Garden from Georgetown.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
Seattle’s other two picks Friday were less flashy but have the potential to be more impactful in the immediate future.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
In a 2024 interview on the Joe Rogan Experience, Ice Cube explained how Friday was the antithesis of films about the hood that were coming out beforehand, though impactful in their own ways.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 May 2025
Jalen Brunson is the most important, and impactful Knick, since Patrick Ewing came to Madison Square Garden from Georgetown.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
Seattle’s other two picks Friday were less flashy but have the potential to be more impactful in the immediate future.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
In a 2024 interview on the Joe Rogan Experience, Ice Cube explained how Friday was the antithesis of films about the hood that were coming out beforehand, though impactful in their own ways.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
Adjective
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Rafaela's hitting is less impressive than that of his two counterparts, but his defense is elite.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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These remarkable and unique places to stay in Italy, which include rustic getaways, palace apartments, and even a Palladian villa, come with impressive histories, and often reasonable prices.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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In a speech that lasted nearly five minutes, an emotional Gaga moved the crowd.—
Billboard Brasil,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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The visual adjustment seems intended to establish Rose’s emotional distance from her family.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a good fight trending toward an exciting finish.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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His aggressive, exciting driving style is already winning over fans.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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