life-giving

adjective

Definition of life-givingnext
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 key ingredients to thank for this life-giving, radiant finish are allantoin, aloe, and niacinamide, which help smooth and calm the skin with every swipe and blend. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 13 Apr. 2026 Your 12th House of Solitude softens as the Moon trines the life-giving Sun in your domestic zone, inviting rest. — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026 Your chatter zone lights up as the life-giving Sun conjoins nebulous Neptune, blending insight with curiosity for thoughtful conversations and local plans. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026 Edgar Rice Burroughs’ A Princess of Mars (1912) tells the story of John Carter, a Civil War soldier mysteriously transported to a Mars inhabited by aliens who dwell along the desert world’s life-giving canals. — Big Think, 19 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for life-giving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-giving
  1. restorative
  2. vital
  3. refreshing
  4. stimulating
  5. beneficial
  6. conditioning
  7. stimulative
Adjective
  • Slowing down to actually notice the trees around you is part of what makes long-distance hiking restorative rather than just exhausting.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
  • Bedrooms are tranquil and restorative, with clean lines, balconies, and mountain views that create a sense of space.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026
Definition of restorative
Adjective
  • Ultimately this is a dispute over who controls the Strait of Hormuz, the vital shipping lane for 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Supporting managers is vital for boosting overall employee engagement, performance, and retention.
    — Dr. Samantha Madhosingh, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of vital
Adjective
  • Another example came from Tinic’s IT team, which created an autonomous AI agent to handle almost the entire process for refreshing a worker’s laptop.
    — John Kell, Fortune, 8 July 2026
  • From Solaire’s Pool Bar & Grill, watch the sky shift through shades of gold, orange and pink while enjoying refreshing drinks and light bites.
    — Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of refreshing
Adjective
  • Some dogs with severe dog anxiety may need to start with low-pressure options like scatter feeding before moving to more stimulating activities like a structured sniffari or formal scent work.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • However, once the moon slips into Aquarius, the atmosphere takes on a more cerebral, independent and mentally stimulating vibe.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
Definition of stimulating
Adjective
  • That would be beneficial for creating interest ahead of any potential loan move, which may happen later in the window.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Why might recreational soccer be particularly beneficial for middle-aged adults?
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of beneficial
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of conditioning
Adjective
  • Summers played an instrumental role in designing the stimulative policies that were used to get the US economy back on track after the Great Financial Crisis.
    — Matt Egan, CNN Money, 25 Feb. 2026
  • 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
Definition of stimulative

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“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-giving. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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