as in restorative
giving or having power to create or support life; essential to life
The sun provides life-giving energy.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
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
-
Treatments lean toward indulgent — deep-tissue massages, restorative facials, and rituals that blur the line between beauty and therapy.—
Rooksana Hossenally,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
-
That includes six regular education teachers, six special education teachers, a school counselor, a college and career coach, a conflict resolution specialist, a restorative justice coordinator, and an assistant principal and principal.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
13 June 2025
Adjective
-
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder is unlikely to be part of Howe’s first-team plans, so a loan or exit may be forthcoming. Likely to leave Sean Longstaff (2026); Isaac Hayden (2026) Howe resurrected Longstaff’s career and his constant running and willingness to do the ugly things were vital.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
-
South Carolina has typically supported Republicans in federal elections and keeping Graham's seat is vital as 33 of 100 Senate seats are being contested on November 3, 2026.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
-
Summer corn is juicy, crisp and sweet, adding refreshing texture to the nutty quinoa.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
-
Betty Booze is getting two refreshing additions to its lineup just in time for summer.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
-
The Anatomy of the Horses takes the viewer on a visually and intellectually stimulating journey through the space-time continuum, during which director Daniel Vidal Toche reflects upon whether the struggle against oppression and exploitation in Peru will ever come to an end.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
-
Join The Charlotte Observer and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library on Wednesday, June 18 on for a stimulating tactical discussion about Juneteenth.—
Lisa Vernon Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Adjective
-
Working directly with an outside expert may be beneficial.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
-
Finding the right probiotic Paul and her colleagues have spent over six years investigating whether beneficial microorganisms (aka probiotics) could be a longer lasting alternative to combat this pathogen.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-giving. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share