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
The sun's radiation bathes Earth in life-giving energy, and yet, radiation can also create havoc for life.
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Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
For the Green family, the memory of Oct. 1, 1994 is many things at once: the date of their greatest pain and their finest hour; a day of unspeakable loss and life-giving gifts.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Transformers One takes place on robotic planet Cybertron, where Bumblebee and his friends toil in mines for its life-giving material — and are unable as of yet to transform.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
But such advice, unlike the ancient texts, fails to distinguish between God’s life-giving melakhah and the soul-sucking avodah that comprises many modern lives.
—Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
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Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
For the Green family, the memory of Oct. 1, 1994 is many things at once: the date of their greatest pain and their finest hour; a day of unspeakable loss and life-giving gifts.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2024
Transformers One takes place on robotic planet Cybertron, where Bumblebee and his friends toil in mines for its life-giving material — and are unable as of yet to transform.
—Jack Smart, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
But such advice, unlike the ancient texts, fails to distinguish between God’s life-giving melakhah and the soul-sucking avodah that comprises many modern lives.
—Sara Tillinger Wolkenfeld, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-giving
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Also, optimizing the sleep setting enhances comfort and minimizes disruptions, promoting deeper, more restorative sleep.Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration’s Department of Justice (DOJ) has allocated more than $100 million in K-12 school grants to restorative justice, social emotional learning and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a parents’ rights group has found.Kristina Watrobski, Baltimore Sun, 3 Jan. 2025
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Her ability to anticipate industry trends has kept her ahead of the curve, positioning her as a vital force in empowering artists to thrive in a competitive environment.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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These community programs play a vital role in helping Baltimore residents secure and maintain affordable housing.Sherell Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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The finish is long and refreshing, with lingering tart cherry and a hint of spice.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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North Carolina offers incredible, vibrant foliage and a crisp, refreshing breeze that can not only lift your mood, but can also help bring back positive memories of autumn.Ahunna Okwubunka Anyim, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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Caffeine and Adderall produce similar stimulating effects on the body.Mary Choy, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
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These activities are visually stimulating but don’t require much mental effort.Sarah Garone, Health, 25 Dec. 2024
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The same can be said for the movie as a whole, which blends Shelton’s talent for literate, witty character comedy with the conventions of the Joel Silver-era buddy flick in mutually beneficial ways.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some research finds that washing up with soap and contaminated water is beneficial too.Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-giving. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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