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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Frenk told regents he was excited by the opportunity to help lift up students and the broader community through UCLA’s life-changing education, research and public service.
—Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
But there’s a class of drugs that mainstream medicine has generally overlooked that could prove life-changing for many people facing addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress — if scientists embrace the potential power of psychedelics.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 June 2024
When the 8-minute life-changing performance ended, the crowd clapped and clapped while James waved.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 4 June 2024
During this time, there’s a new focus on Survivor as a life-changing experience, and fan meta-narratives arise.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 4 June 2024
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Teresa Watanabe, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
But there’s a class of drugs that mainstream medicine has generally overlooked that could prove life-changing for many people facing addiction, depression, post-traumatic stress — if scientists embrace the potential power of psychedelics.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 June 2024
When the 8-minute life-changing performance ended, the crowd clapped and clapped while James waved.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 4 June 2024
During this time, there’s a new focus on Survivor as a life-changing experience, and fan meta-narratives arise.
—Nic Juarez, Vulture, 4 June 2024
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 20 Jun. 2024.
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