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
This validation underscores the company’s dedication to leading by example in the textile industry, driving impactful climate action and ensuring its operations align with the global ambition to limit warming to a 1.5 degrees Celsius trajectory.
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2025
Jane Fonda was honored with the prestigious SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, recognizing her decades-long career and impactful activism.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Her impactful career in the aftermath of that strike, however, was further derailed in the U.S. when she was blacklisted during the ‘50s Red Scare by the House Un-American Committee.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
Every time there’s impactful news, CFOs need to answer: What would this mean to our cash and liquidity in the future?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 24 Feb. 2025
Jane Fonda was honored with the prestigious SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award at the 2025 Screen Actors Guild Awards, recognizing her decades-long career and impactful activism.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 24 Feb. 2025
Her impactful career in the aftermath of that strike, however, was further derailed in the U.S. when she was blacklisted during the ‘50s Red Scare by the House Un-American Committee.
—Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2025
Every time there’s impactful news, CFOs need to answer: What would this mean to our cash and liquidity in the future?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impactful
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Known for his rich musical legacy with Los Bukis and impressive solo career, Solís incorporated the 2024 Drake diss track at Estadio Centenario (Resistencia) on Sunday (Feb. 23) night.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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Gracie Abrams is at the forefront of this movement with her award-winning songwriting style, impressive stage presence and her overall remarkable artistry.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
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Both women appeared emotional as the crowd finished the song with enthusiastic cheers for the birthday boy.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
23 Feb. 2025
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Celebrity Style Palmer is going viral for her emotional acceptance speech celebrating Black community.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2025
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Her choice of Bose earphones, though, hint at something exciting to come.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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These moments can be exciting, ratcheting up the tension of an encounter as natural forces and world physics impact the flow of the game.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Impactful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impactful. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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