life-giving
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of life-giving
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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"Celebrating life-giving plant produce rather than fish slaughter would be more in line with the compassion and warmth Wales is known for," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
The erosion of medical care’s fundamental nature as life-giving, hence the American Medical Association’s continued opposition to the practice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 12, 2025
There were folks in the audience who didn’t think that was anything to laugh at; the unmistakably sour expression on James Burrows’ face as Rogen skipped to the stage was life-giving.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2025
She’s a natural with the animals, though, her presence as calming to them as theirs is life-giving to her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025
Practices and games were downright life-giving because they were my one reminder of my former life.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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