as in restorative
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
The ocean's life-giving gift can be felt as far away from the coast as the Serengeti savannah and the Amazon forest, where a rich biodiversity is dependent on seasonal rains created by the evaporation of ocean moisture into the atmosphere.
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Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
This envy of motherhood might be linked to a broader admiration for the nurturing and life-giving roles traditionally associated with women.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The Sun, our life-giving star, will eventually fade, plunging Earth into an eternal winter.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
The sun's radiation bathes Earth in life-giving energy, and yet, radiation can also create havoc for life.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
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Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
This envy of motherhood might be linked to a broader admiration for the nurturing and life-giving roles traditionally associated with women.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
The Sun, our life-giving star, will eventually fade, plunging Earth into an eternal winter.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2024
The sun's radiation bathes Earth in life-giving energy, and yet, radiation can also create havoc for life.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for life-giving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-giving
Adjective
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These programs focus on healing, not punishment, while addressing vital needs such as housing, access to mental health care, employment and restorative justice.—
Natasha Dartigue,
Baltimore Sun,
21 June 2025
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For Bailey, getting back onstage is not only familiar but restorative.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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And in Game 5, the Thunder’s second consecutive NBA Finals win with Hartenstein back in the starting lineup, his decision-making — especially in the first half — proved vital in creating enough separation against a pesky, persistent Indiana Pacers team.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Medicaid is a vital safety net that allows older and disabled Floridians to live with dignity.—
Liz Barton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Start the refreshing process by cutting 1 inch off your sunflowers’ stems and washing away residue on the ends with running water.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Bright acidity and a refreshing minerality result in a lingering, dry finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Preparation for change Encountering the new environment Adapting to it over time Much like school transitions, returning from travel involves shifting from an exciting and stimulating environment back to routine life.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, the toy may be marketed as—and named for—its G-spot stimulating capabilities, but the tip also works wonders on your external erogenous zones.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Experts say any walking is beneficial, but intervals may boost fitness and break plateaus.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
19 June 2025
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Guidelines that distinguish between AI as a learning tool and AI as a substitute for learning are beneficial to both teachers and students.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-giving. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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