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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Plus, at the time, $10 million also felt life-changing for the young adults.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Hopefully not, but Scorpio is notorious for its all-or-nothing approach and life-changing experiences.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
For breast cancer patients, that help can be life-changing.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Well, look, no president has in practice actually faced the critical, life-changing decision of using a nuclear weapon or not.
—ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Hopefully not, but Scorpio is notorious for its all-or-nothing approach and life-changing experiences.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
For breast cancer patients, that help can be life-changing.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Well, look, no president has in practice actually faced the critical, life-changing decision of using a nuclear weapon or not.
—ABC News, 26 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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