high-impact
adjective
high-im·pact
ˈhī-ˈim-ˌpakt 
sports
: relating to or involving a physical activity (such as jumping or running) in which the body makes forceful and usually repeated contact with the ground
high-impact sports/exercises
a high-impact workout
high-impact wrestling moves
… a high-impact sports bra that's designed to provide ample support …—
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Start with small, high-impact projects where benefits are quickly measurable, such as automating ticket triage for common queries.
—Mukul Garg, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
In recent years, the Northwest Arkansas PRSA chapter has made significant strides in expanding its membership base, offering high-impact events and educational programs and fostering a strong community of communications professionals.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Henna Hundal covers the intersection of climate change and health, along with other high-impact health issues.
—Henna Hundal, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Just pick your favorite white suit, wear it back-to-front, and voila—you’ve got yourself an easy, but high-impact, costume.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
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Mukul Garg, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
In recent years, the Northwest Arkansas PRSA chapter has made significant strides in expanding its membership base, offering high-impact events and educational programs and fostering a strong community of communications professionals.
—Deb Harvell, arkansasonline.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Henna Hundal covers the intersection of climate change and health, along with other high-impact health issues.
—Henna Hundal, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Just pick your favorite white suit, wear it back-to-front, and voila—you’ve got yourself an easy, but high-impact, costume.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for high-impact
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“High-impact.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-impact. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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