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.—
Carolyn Hart
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
Jocelyn Delk AdamsExamples of life-changing in a Sentence
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Lucky Red Casino: Love the thrill of possibly winning a life-changing sum of money?
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Their abductors stopped, secured the truck and continued toward what, for Ms. Dauda, would prove a life-changing nine years in captivity.
—Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024
California Gold boasts an extensive line of life-changing supplements and provides nothing but the best ingredients for its customers.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Her body went through a life-changing procedure while nothing changed for Jack.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Ehrich has received feedback from the medical community and pediatricians that stresses the importance of early intervention and its power to lead to a successful and life-changing result.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Familiar with the lasting affects of gun violence, Michael Scott, chair of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department at Rancho Los Amigos, said the vast majority of individuals survive but are left with significant life-changing disabilities.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
End of carousel And sometimes leaving someone behind for a life-changing opportunity is the right thing to do.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
But getting an accurate diagnosis can be life-changing.
—Michael George, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2024
Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024
Their abductors stopped, secured the truck and continued toward what, for Ms. Dauda, would prove a life-changing nine years in captivity.
—Ruth MacLean, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2024
California Gold boasts an extensive line of life-changing supplements and provides nothing but the best ingredients for its customers.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Her body went through a life-changing procedure while nothing changed for Jack.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 5 Apr. 2024
Ehrich has received feedback from the medical community and pediatricians that stresses the importance of early intervention and its power to lead to a successful and life-changing result.
—Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024
Familiar with the lasting affects of gun violence, Michael Scott, chair of the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Department at Rancho Los Amigos, said the vast majority of individuals survive but are left with significant life-changing disabilities.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
End of carousel And sometimes leaving someone behind for a life-changing opportunity is the right thing to do.
—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
But getting an accurate diagnosis can be life-changing.
—Michael George, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2024
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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