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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An 86-year-old Vietnamese restaurant owner whose generosity touched millions online has recieved a life-changing gift of her own, after a viral fundraiser helped secure her a new home.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
This experience has been life-changing.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 4 June 2026
That’s an awful lot of people living with life-changing consequences.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 June 2026
SSRIs can be life-changing for people struggling with mental health issues.
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ABC News, 4 June 2026
This experience has been life-changing.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 4 June 2026
That’s an awful lot of people living with life-changing consequences.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 3 June 2026
SSRIs can be life-changing for people struggling with mental health issues.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for life-changing
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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