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
Jocelyn Delk AdamsExamples of life-changing in a Sentence
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But because the penalties can be life-changing, NDAs can also be incredibly effective tools to intimidate a victim into silence, Chesnut said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
Seeing a Van Gogh painting in person, or Jackie Robinson’s uniform, or an endangered panda can be life-changing.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
The consensus among women who participate is that the community and practical support has been the most invaluable and life-changing.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
But a diagnosis, which Philipps received about six years ago, along with her daughter, can be life-changing.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 10 May 2024
The lack of statewide standards or oversight from DOJ leaves prosecutors to make judgment calls that have life-changing ramifications based on one person’s word against another.
—Jacob Resneck, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
But after a life-changing 10-month Russian detainment, her days of international travel may be few and far between.
—David Walters, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
But despite these life-changing benefits, anti-trans activists focus on the risks of binding, such as shortness of breath, skin abrasions, or shoulder pain, and seek to restrict the practice.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
However, the benefits can be life-changing and long-lasting for people of all ages.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 7 May 2024
Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 22 May 2024
Seeing a Van Gogh painting in person, or Jackie Robinson’s uniform, or an endangered panda can be life-changing.
—Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
The consensus among women who participate is that the community and practical support has been the most invaluable and life-changing.
—Heather Platt, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2024
But a diagnosis, which Philipps received about six years ago, along with her daughter, can be life-changing.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 10 May 2024
The lack of statewide standards or oversight from DOJ leaves prosecutors to make judgment calls that have life-changing ramifications based on one person’s word against another.
—Jacob Resneck, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
But after a life-changing 10-month Russian detainment, her days of international travel may be few and far between.
—David Walters, Peoplemag, 10 May 2024
But despite these life-changing benefits, anti-trans activists focus on the risks of binding, such as shortness of breath, skin abrasions, or shoulder pain, and seek to restrict the practice.
—TIME, 8 May 2024
However, the benefits can be life-changing and long-lasting for people of all ages.
—Amanda MacMillan, Health, 7 May 2024
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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