transformative

adjective

trans·for·ma·tive tran(t)s-ˈfȯr-mə-tiv

: causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something

a transformative experience

And she'll tell anyone who asks about her transformative weeks working for UNICEF in Congo and Cambodia.—

S. L. Price

It is increasingly hard to escape the conclusion that American politics has entered one of those rare transformative moments that shape the content of our public discourse and the direction of our governance for generations.—

Doug Ireland

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This shift may delay widespread adoption, but the long-term potential remains transformative. —

Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024 Even in times of significant uncertainty, intelligent risks can be transformative. —

Peter White, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024 Having that option could be transformative: About 13 people in the US die each day waiting for a kidney transplant. —

Jen Christensen, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024 The man beautifully understands how transformative four simple words can be: Once upon a time…. —

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