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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Ramona wrote, sparking a connection that would soon become life-changing.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 June 2025
Ian’s belief in the agency’s mission was solidified after one of his first recruits earned $50,000 in a week—a life-changing amount for someone starting out in the business.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 June 2025
For some families, this early detection is life-changing.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
That support was life-changing (note: names are illustrative and used to represent the real work happening in our schools).
—Shellye Davis, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
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Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 June 2025
Ian’s belief in the agency’s mission was solidified after one of his first recruits earned $50,000 in a week—a life-changing amount for someone starting out in the business.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 4 June 2025
For some families, this early detection is life-changing.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
That support was life-changing (note: names are illustrative and used to represent the real work happening in our schools).
—Shellye Davis, Hartford Courant, 2 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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