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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In a whirlwind of bad decisions and dangerous encounters, Gary and Ell’s night spirals into a chaotic journey filled with fights, mystery and life-changing consequences.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
To them, these spiritual experiences are real—even life-changing events.
—Ashleigh Chevalier, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The effects can be life-changing, with rents often outstripping monthly mortgage bills and homeownership as the foundation to building generational wealth.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024
Like Robbins' other books, The High 5 Habit and The 5 Second Rule, The Let Them Theory offers life-changing lessons with her no-nonsense approach and extensive research backed by science in a digestible way.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
To them, these spiritual experiences are real—even life-changing events.
—Ashleigh Chevalier, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The effects can be life-changing, with rents often outstripping monthly mortgage bills and homeownership as the foundation to building generational wealth.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024
Like Robbins' other books, The High 5 Habit and The 5 Second Rule, The Let Them Theory offers life-changing lessons with her no-nonsense approach and extensive research backed by science in a digestible way.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
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