as in restorative
giving or having power to create or support life; essential to life
The sun provides life-giving energy.
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Recent Examples of life-giving
This envy of motherhood might be linked to a broader admiration for the nurturing and life-giving roles traditionally associated with women.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
And yet, today, vibrant, life-giving practices of belonging nurture understanding, peacefulness and the continued growth of interfaith activities.
—Lize Burr, Austin American-Statesman, 25 June 2024
But the effect is the same: a regeneration of life-giving water.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The sun's radiation bathes Earth in life-giving energy, and yet, radiation can also create havoc for life.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
And yet, today, vibrant, life-giving practices of belonging nurture understanding, peacefulness and the continued growth of interfaith activities.
—Lize Burr, Austin American-Statesman, 25 June 2024
But the effect is the same: a regeneration of life-giving water.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The sun's radiation bathes Earth in life-giving energy, and yet, radiation can also create havoc for life.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-giving
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Learning more about Abeille Royale’s merit gives me a new appreciation for my restorative spa experience a few months ago; that left me buzzing through the streets of Paris.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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Many couples struggling with infertility achieve better outcomes through restorative reproductive medicine, such as NaProTechnology or hormonal therapies.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Step 4: Work The Plan Having a clear plan is vital when responding to extreme disruption.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Inside the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, vital support staff are gone, international partnerships have been strained, and workers are afraid to discuss threats to democracy that they’re now prohibited from countering.—
Eric Geller,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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It’s often enjoyed with ice and can even be mixed with other beverages like beer for a refreshing cocktail.—
Emily Price,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Napoleon Photo : Maker's Mark Born in the California beach enclave of Montecito, the Napoleon comes by its refreshing summer vibes honestly, even if it is made with a seemingly unsummery spirit.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2025
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Warehousing, traditionally seen as labor-intensive and repetitive, is now evolving into a field that offers more engaging and intellectually stimulating opportunities.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Keep them engaged with cat trees, puzzle feeders, or other stimulating activities.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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And apparently, the 39-year-old’s presence has been beneficial, rubbing off on Bridges.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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Hanging over the family and the franchise is the lawsuit filed by Peter Seidler’s widow, Sheel Seidler, who is the beneficial owner of the trust’s stake in the Padres.—
Kevin Acee,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-giving. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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