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
Inspired by art and travel, the designer tailors each space to a client’s needs and character, devising spaces that are timeless yet impactful.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Now, for nearly 50% off, the Studio Pro deliver impactful bass, offer a comfortable fit, and feature spatial audio for apps that support it.
—Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Calais Campbell delivered an impressive South Florida homecoming last season, becoming the latest University of Miami standout to produce an impactful season with the Miami Dolphins.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
His attention to detail is remarkable, capturing not only the intricacies of his subjects but also the raw emotion that makes his art deeply impactful.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Now, for nearly 50% off, the Studio Pro deliver impactful bass, offer a comfortable fit, and feature spatial audio for apps that support it.
—Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
Calais Campbell delivered an impressive South Florida homecoming last season, becoming the latest University of Miami standout to produce an impactful season with the Miami Dolphins.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
His attention to detail is remarkable, capturing not only the intricacies of his subjects but also the raw emotion that makes his art deeply impactful.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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The movement is composed of 514 pieces framed within a titanium baseplate, all of which come together to provide the impressive array of complications present.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rashida has carved out a similarly impressive range for herself, appearing on shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Angie Tribeca, and Sunny, and starring in Sofia Coppola's 2020 film On the Rocks.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Gordon, 30, shared an emotional farewell to a number of wives and girlfriends of Kansas City Chiefs players after her fiancé, Mecole Hardman Jr., reportedly signed a new deal with the Green Bay Packers on Tuesday, March 18.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Phillip Solomon had an unaired 'full emotional breakdown' during Deal or No Deal Island Sometimes players butt heads in the game but then make up and are friendly outside of it.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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In battle royale games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, death is an immediate elimination, which can frustrate streamers trying to get exciting footage for their viewers — and there’s nothing more exciting than a win.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Massive tour coaches with comically large high-flotation tires are occasional sights on the park’s other roadways, but snowmobiles are much faster and more exciting mounts that allow unfettered views of the stunning park vistas and wildlife.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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