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

(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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This mental shift can be life-changing for you and your team. —

Raquel Gomes, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 In the book, Vance recounted a turbulent childhood, his mother's struggle with substance use disorder and the life-changing influence of his grandmother, known to him as Mamaw. —

Haley Bemiller, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024 The burden of justice:Delphi murder case jurors will face unimaginable pressure, life-changing decision Baldwin, his voice raising, said that contradicts Mullin's earlier testimony. —

Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024 Mayra, who has never worked in a retail store before, said getting to experience a work environment that also helps her fellow inmates is life-changing. —

Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for life-changing