impactful

adjective

im-ˈpakt-fəl How to pronounce impactful (audio)
Definition of impactfulnext
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 Ole Miss arrives off one of the most impactful wins in program history — a takedown of former coach Lane Kiffin and his new beau, LSU, in barn-burner fashion. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026 Orange is rotating into the Brian Flores’ defense as a third-round pick and has made some impactful plays already, like stopping Jordan Love on a fourth down QB sneak in his first NFL game. — Pj Green september 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026 Exactly how much will be determined by the credit limit you're approved for, which is the most impactful number for you. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 The most impactful thing a new commissioner can do for morale is to demonstrate to the review teams that their views and critical role in the regulatory process will be respected and considered. — Scott Gottlieb, STAT, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for impactful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
  1. impressive
  2. emotional
  3. exciting
Adjective
  • Those three veteran defensive linemen were major contributors to Miami’s most impressive defensive performance of the season.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As impressive as the revival has been so far, the Sox don’t seem simply happy to be here.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of impressive
Adjective
  • Mercury in your 8th House quincunxes Saturn in your sign, bringing private concerns, trust, money, or emotional expectations up against your personal limits.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Combining comedy and emotional depth with neurodiversity representation at its core, the film, which reached over 4 million viewers on its release on ARD, is an uplifting story of family, second chances and connection.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • Reminiscent in some ways of Sidney Lumet’s landmark first feature, 12 Angry Men, McCarthy finds an exciting way to shoot this tight room without ever being rote.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Nothing terribly exciting is happening inside this three-bedroom, but there’s lots of light and a respectable amount of space, and the beach is just a few minutes away.
    — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of exciting

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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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