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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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So the good and bad news are the same for you: You don’t have one of those qualifying life-changing events.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

I have been on many road trips in my life, most of which were planned around some age-appropriate, seemingly life-changing and specific-to-me-hilarious dramatic need for a change in home address.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026

“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

"It really has changed my life so much. I've been able to hold my youngest granddaughter's hand... it's life-changing, completely."

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Pictured with me here were my friends, my sisters and brothers, who traveled with me through the historic life-changing event of attending Central High School.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals




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