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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Rest & Relaxation follows Amandeep (Mani), who in seeking solace on the brink of a life-changing decision, retreats to a secluded bed and breakfast where the eclectic guests challenge her preconceptions of family.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Thus, his agreement, at the urging of Apple TV+ execs, to host an original travel show in 2023 was not just astonishing, but turned out to be a remarkable, life-changing leap.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Attending Kamehameha can also be life-changing.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
On one side are pharmaceutical companies pushing for broader access to life-changing weight-loss drugs.
—William Warr, Time, 15 Sep. 2025
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
Thus, his agreement, at the urging of Apple TV+ execs, to host an original travel show in 2023 was not just astonishing, but turned out to be a remarkable, life-changing leap.
—Laura Manske, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Attending Kamehameha can also be life-changing.
—Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
On one side are pharmaceutical companies pushing for broader access to life-changing weight-loss drugs.
—William Warr, Time, 15 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.
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