life-changing
adjective
life-chang·ing
ˈlīf-ˌchān-jiŋ 
: having or capable of having a significant impact on someone's life
a life-changing career opportunity
a life-changing injury
… in 1986 he took a year off to travel. The experience was life-changing and led to his 1991 decision to pursue writing full-time.—
Carolyn Hart
Carolyn Hart(humorous) Made with fresh carrots, pineapple, a blend of warm spices and a homemade brown butter cream cheese frosting, this carrot cake recipe is life-changing …—Jocelyn Delk Adams
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To celebrate the unearned good fortune of those privileges felt as crass in its way as praising the life-changing effects of a winning lottery ticket.
—Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Before making the life-changing leap, Hannigan took time to discuss her big move, love of the oboe, reed-making, support of rescue animals and her longtime affiliation with San Diego’s Mainly Mozart.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
The Army even partnered with Catholic Relief Services in providing some of these life-changing school meals to children in Austria.
—William Lambers, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
According to Walkin' Pets, adopting a disabled pet can be a life-changing experience.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
Before making the life-changing leap, Hannigan took time to discuss her big move, love of the oboe, reed-making, support of rescue animals and her longtime affiliation with San Diego’s Mainly Mozart.
—Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
The Army even partnered with Catholic Relief Services in providing some of these life-changing school meals to children in Austria.
—William Lambers, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025
According to Walkin' Pets, adopting a disabled pet can be a life-changing experience.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for life-changing
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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