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
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.
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Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
Comfort expands as the life-giving Sun stirs your domestic 4th house, inviting practical improvements that make your nest feel freer and more supportive.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
The life-giving Sun lights your 2nd House of Resources and reins in anxious Chiron in your domestic 4th house, guiding choices that honor budget and belonging.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
The nearly 4,300-member tribe has long been alarmed at the state of its life-giving waterway, CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores wrote in a statement shared with The Arizona Republic.
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Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Big Think,
19 Feb. 2026
Comfort expands as the life-giving Sun stirs your domestic 4th house, inviting practical improvements that make your nest feel freer and more supportive.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
The life-giving Sun lights your 2nd House of Resources and reins in anxious Chiron in your domestic 4th house, guiding choices that honor budget and belonging.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
The nearly 4,300-member tribe has long been alarmed at the state of its life-giving waterway, CRIT Chairwoman Amelia Flores wrote in a statement shared with The Arizona Republic.
—
Debra Utacia Krol,
AZCentral.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-giving
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But mostly, this trek through emotionally rocky territory is a solitary mission, and Marina’s navigation of it gives Romería its quiet, restorative power.
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Louisiana also has incredible restorative wilderness.
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Ultimately, healthcare faces crucial decisions regarding computing power, which is becoming as vital as electricity for modern medicine.
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Gina Martinez, chair of the executive board of the Wilmington Neighborhood Council, said the land in question provides a vital buffer between port activity and residential communities.
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The burst of tart lime pairs perfectly with the kick of jalapeño flavor for a refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with chips and salsa.
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Our choice today is coconut hazelnut, a refreshing change of pace.
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.
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Morning or daytime sessions support your circadian rhythm because red light is mitochondrially stimulating and late-night use can disrupt sleep.
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Human minds would have to ensure that that bounty got distributed in socially beneficial ways.
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Syn explains that the starter is created by combining flour and water, allowing naturally occurring wild yeast and beneficial bacteria to grow over time.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-giving. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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