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.—
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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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This mental shift can be life-changing for you and your team.
—Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In the book, Vance recounted a turbulent childhood, his mother's struggle with substance use disorder and the life-changing influence of his grandmother, known to him as Mamaw.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The burden of justice:Delphi murder case jurors will face unimaginable pressure, life-changing decision
Baldwin, his voice raising, said that contradicts Mullin's earlier testimony.
—Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Mayra, who has never worked in a retail store before, said getting to experience a work environment that also helps her fellow inmates is life-changing.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
In the book, Vance recounted a turbulent childhood, his mother's struggle with substance use disorder and the life-changing influence of his grandmother, known to him as Mamaw.
—Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
The burden of justice:Delphi murder case jurors will face unimaginable pressure, life-changing decision
Baldwin, his voice raising, said that contradicts Mullin's earlier testimony.
—Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
Mayra, who has never worked in a retail store before, said getting to experience a work environment that also helps her fellow inmates is life-changing.
—Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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