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life-changing

[lahyf-chaynj-ing] / ˈlaɪfˌtʃeɪndʒ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
altering a person's life in a substantial way
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“I’ve seen unbelievably stunning, beautiful, moving, life-changing places, but Antarctica was on a different level.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

When she came round and was greeted by the doctor, Jayme knew the life-changing news before the surgeon could deliver it.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

After studying at Oxford University, a life-changing experience for a son of immigrants, Hilton worked at Conservative Party headquarters and as an ad executive on the Conservatives’ 1997 election campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The clock was ticking for Phillip Dressel to make a decision that could mean life-changing money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Next to me Ikaika sighs. . . . very major . . . can’t believe that I . . . life-changing .

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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