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
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For many Indigenous peoples, an encounter with Sasquatch is said to be a blessing and a life-changing experience.
—Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
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—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
The Sundance premiere that set him on a life-changing path.
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Sarah Sekula, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
What have been the most life-changing calls or questions for you?
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2025
The Sundance premiere that set him on a life-changing path.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 21 Nov. 2025
The Williams family says the medication has been life-changing.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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