life-changing
adjective
life-chang·ing
ˈlīf-ˌchān-jiŋ 
: having or capable of having a significant impact on someone's life
a life-changing career opportunity
a life-changing injury
… in 1986 he took a year off to travel. The experience was life-changing and led to his 1991 decision to pursue writing full-time.—
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Carolyn Hart(humorous) Made with fresh carrots, pineapple, a blend of warm spices and a homemade brown butter cream cheese frosting, this carrot cake recipe is life-changing …—Jocelyn Delk Adams
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The appearance was tied to his upcoming album, Steel Town, which references the life-changing experience.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
The married father of three said getting a job there would be life-changing.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star in the show, which follows two sisters who receive a life-changing inheritance.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
The experience of the all-guys book club has been both fun and life-changing in every way.
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Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
The married father of three said getting a job there would be life-changing.
—Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
Victoria Pedretti and Kiera Allen star in the show, which follows two sisters who receive a life-changing inheritance.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Mar. 2026
The experience of the all-guys book club has been both fun and life-changing in every way.
—Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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