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.—
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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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Its effects can be life-changing—dramatic weight loss for those who have struggled with the issue their whole lives.
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Clare Coulson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Longer lives, higher costs One of the most life-changing impacts of AI could be in the very definition of that word.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The trial runs only through 2027 as federal officials gather data and debate longer-term coverage, offering life-changing relief for some older Americans while leaving others facing steep costs and uncertainty.
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Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Tuesday’s lone major money Florida Lottery draw game jackpot winner not only won life-changing money, but didn’t have to pay for the ticket.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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Clare Coulson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 July 2026
Longer lives, higher costs One of the most life-changing impacts of AI could be in the very definition of that word.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The trial runs only through 2027 as federal officials gather data and debate longer-term coverage, offering life-changing relief for some older Americans while leaving others facing steep costs and uncertainty.
—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Tuesday’s lone major money Florida Lottery draw game jackpot winner not only won life-changing money, but didn’t have to pay for the ticket.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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