How to Use high-impact in a Sentence

high-impact

adjective
  • Only a full century after the abolition of slavery did the civil rights movement begin yielding high-impact laws such as the Voting Rights Act.
    Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024
  • At the end of the day, her key to pulling off a high-impact outfit is to simply go with the flow.
    Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Thompson logged 25 points in 27 minutes for his third high-impact game off the bench.
    Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
  • There is the potential for high-impact heat the week of Sunday, August 13.
    oregonlive, 7 Aug. 2023
  • Think of some of the high-impact drugs that began in university labs.
    Roopa Ramamoorthi, STAT, 11 Aug. 2023
  • Though on the pricey side, Jonathan Adler vases are stunning statement pieces that make high-impact gifts.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2023
  • For high-impact workouts, only the best running sports bras will do.
    Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 Sep. 2024
  • And — it must be said that bringing dogs to someone else’s home overnight is a high-impact thing to do, even if your dogs are well-behaved.
    Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2023
  • This high-impact one from Amazon comes in 19 colors and is adjustable.
    Addison Aloian, Women's Health, 21 June 2023
  • Great for high-impact, smokey eye looks, its flake-free wax lends itself just as well to everyday wear.
    Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 26 June 2024
  • So, does knee pain mean high-impact exercise is a total no-go?
    Caitlin Carlson, Women's Health, 15 May 2023
  • Ear cuffs are the low-stakes, high-impact accessories that have taken the jewelry world by storm.
    Samantha Solomon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2024
  • This stretchy style is great for both low- and high-impact activities and has a supportive high waistband to keep them in place all day long.
    Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
  • These are high-impact, high-urgency pain points that, if addressed in time, can help avoid large-scale issues within the workstream.
    Stephen Turban, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Using bold color in a small area is high-impact and offers an alternative for the color-averse.
    Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2023
  • With just the right amount of cushion in key locations across the footbed, these socks will keep your feet happy for entire days of high-impact activity.
    Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Yahoo looks forward to working with Google and the rest of the email community to make these common sense, high-impact changes the new industry standard.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Many of last year’s storms didn’t hit land or populated areas, but having more storms increases the chances of a high-impact landfall.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024
  • The report also found that chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain not only increased with age, but was highest among adults aged 65 and older.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
  • What to Consider The skirt is still on the shorter side and may not offer enough coverage for high-impact activities.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Consistent use is key to seeing high-impact results with this toner.
    Devon Abelman, Allure, 5 Aug. 2024
  • According to draft experts, the best Bay Area prospects are most likely to go in the second round but have the potential to be high-impact contributors who could play right away.
    Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 25 June 2024
  • This 2023 Activewear Award–winner for best high-impact sports bra has a longline design, strappy back, and high-neck coverage.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, SELF, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The main residence, fitted with high-impact windows and hurricane-proof siding, is fronted by a 20-foot by 20-foot porte cochère.
    Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024
  • Policy leaders can invest in the type of high-potential, high-impact R&D projects Texas students need to be prepared for a bright future.
    Ulrich Boser, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
  • This flowy, breathable top is perfect for keeping cool during high-impact workouts or hot summer days.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2024
  • Looking for a simple, but high-impact gardening project?
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 16 June 2023
  • The latest trend in jewelry, accessories, and fashion is, mercifully, all about high-impact, low-fuss pieces that will withstand the test of time.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2024
  • Beyond running, the supportive sneaks can also be used as walking shoes or worn during both low- and high-impact workouts.
    Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 7 Apr. 2024
  • To combat this, work in resistance training and high-impact exercise (with your doc’s approval!).
    Ashley Martens, Women's Health, 20 July 2023

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