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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And as an adult who has been fortunate enough to navigate the complicated and expensive system to get diagnosed and receive frontline treatment (medication), which has been life-changing, nothing that's come out of this UK study is a surprise.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
This Oscar-nominate short tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, the money involved may not be life-changing for most people.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Feb. 2025
More than half of Central Floridians don’t have enough saved for a small emergency, let alone life-changing events.
—Bahíyyah Maroon, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
This Oscar-nominate short tells the story of a gifted nine-year-old girl who, alongside her sister Palak, faces a life-changing opportunity that tests their bond and mirrors the struggles of girls worldwide.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately, the money involved may not be life-changing for most people.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 2 Feb. 2025
More than half of Central Floridians don’t have enough saved for a small emergency, let alone life-changing events.
—Bahíyyah Maroon, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Life-changing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/life-changing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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