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giving or having power to create or support life; essential to life
The sun provides life-giving energy.
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Recent Examples of life-giving
Fertilizing at this time will further stretch the plants’ resources, triggering them to divert life-giving moisture to capturing the newly available nutrients at the expense of shoot and root health.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Be encouraged; there is a path to life-giving work environments.
—Hugh Breland, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
After scraping you’ll likely be left with subsoil, layers of clay or sand, that lack the life-giving nutrients plants require.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
But Brody’s wrenching work juxtaposing hubris and humiliation distills an entire life into the raw pain of lingering trauma, the life-giving force of creative achievement and the crushing blows of the immigrant experience as his character is reminded of his place.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Be encouraged; there is a path to life-giving work environments.
—Hugh Breland, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
After scraping you’ll likely be left with subsoil, layers of clay or sand, that lack the life-giving nutrients plants require.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
But Brody’s wrenching work juxtaposing hubris and humiliation distills an entire life into the raw pain of lingering trauma, the life-giving force of creative achievement and the crushing blows of the immigrant experience as his character is reminded of his place.
—Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-giving
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Participating high schools, including Oakland Tech High School in Oakland and Mission Hills High School in San Marcos, adapted their peer support programs to school-specific goals such as providing restorative alternatives to suspensions and teaching students conflict resolution skills.—
Vani Sanganeria,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Plus, find more replenishing and restorative skincare products at Amazon below.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
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Safer, not saltier Salt is vital to keeping roads clear and movement safe.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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And as Young, Brown, Horn and the rookies prepare to make their NFL postseason debuts, Coach Dave Canales understands that — whether the Panthers win or lose — this is a vital moment for the team’s developing young core of players.—
Mike Kaye
January 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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After spraying just one time, the standout aspect of this product was without a doubt its distinct, refreshing smell.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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With its welcoming small-town charm, strong sense of community, and sweeping views of the Sierra Nevada, the destination is wine country with a refreshing twist.—
Essence,
Essence,
7 Nov. 2025
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The right shade can make a kitchen feel brighter, cozier, and more stimulating.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
6 Jan. 2026
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Shades of this color are refreshing and stimulating, reminding us of the outdoors.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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It is also expected to be especially beneficial for less experienced boaters who may need additional support at the helm.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Working with clay can be a relaxing experience and provide a beneficial creative outlet for both children and adults.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cayenne owners will be able to track charging via their My Porsche app and are able to create pre-conditioning settings to meet their individual needs.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Thus, despite Bessent’s cheery promises, the historical record of the stimulative effects of financial de-regulation has not proved out.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
21 Dec. 2025
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The effects can be either stimulative or sedative, depending on dose and individual metabolism.—
Andrew DeAngelo,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-giving. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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