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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Tova forms an unlikely friendship with the curmudgeonly cephalopod, but unbeknownst to her, Marcellus is on a mission to solve a mystery that will heal the widow’s heart and lead her to a life-changing discovery.
—Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Their expedition is intended to raise awareness and financial support for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports responders and military who sustained life-changing injuries and fatalities.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
When Ng’s thrilling directorial debut begins, Coco is on the cusp of both life-changing money and life-ending legal consequences.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
In mid-February, Soto still seemed to be processing the life-changing contact.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
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Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025
Their expedition is intended to raise awareness and financial support for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports responders and military who sustained life-changing injuries and fatalities.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
When Ng’s thrilling directorial debut begins, Coco is on the cusp of both life-changing money and life-ending legal consequences.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Mar. 2025
In mid-February, Soto still seemed to be processing the life-changing contact.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 9 Mar. 2025
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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