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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Mason's desperate wait for a life-changing kidney transplant was featured in a November 2023 report by Raleigh station WRAL.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
Metallica Saved My Life dives into the powerful, life-changing impact of foundational heavy metal band Metallica on their fans.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
That kind of connection can be life-changing, especially when dealing with trauma, fear, or mistrust of the healthcare system.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Another life-changing revelation came in 2007 when Oyelowo and his young family moved to L.A. to launch his Hollywood career.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2025
Metallica Saved My Life dives into the powerful, life-changing impact of foundational heavy metal band Metallica on their fans.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2025
That kind of connection can be life-changing, especially when dealing with trauma, fear, or mistrust of the healthcare system.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Another life-changing revelation came in 2007 when Oyelowo and his young family moved to L.A. to launch his Hollywood career.
—Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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