as in restorative
giving or having power to create or support life; essential to life
The sun provides life-giving energy.
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Recent Examples of life-giving
This envy of motherhood might be linked to a broader admiration for the nurturing and life-giving roles traditionally associated with women.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
And yet, today, vibrant, life-giving practices of belonging nurture understanding, peacefulness and the continued growth of interfaith activities.
—Lize Burr, Austin American-Statesman, 25 June 2024
But the effect is the same: a regeneration of life-giving water.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The sun's radiation bathes Earth in life-giving energy, and yet, radiation can also create havoc for life.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
And yet, today, vibrant, life-giving practices of belonging nurture understanding, peacefulness and the continued growth of interfaith activities.
—Lize Burr, Austin American-Statesman, 25 June 2024
But the effect is the same: a regeneration of life-giving water.
—Mary Forgione, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
The sun's radiation bathes Earth in life-giving energy, and yet, radiation can also create havoc for life.
—Conor Feehly, Discover Magazine, 9 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for life-giving
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The victim’s parents, through what’s known as restorative justice, see that Jacob’s struggling when he’s released from incarceration and offer him hope and a helping hand.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
1 Apr. 2025
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Anchored by a rooftop pool—Palm Springs’ only one—plus sweeping desert views and private cabanas, it’s built for long, restorative afternoons.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To be clear, mosquito abatement is a vital public health service, as are many of the other services offered by Illinois’ thousands of government bodies.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2025
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Other vital background includes my in-depth coverage of mental health chatbots which have been bolstered by generative AI (see the link here) and the rapidly changing nature of the client-therapist relationship due to generative AI at the link here.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Follow Hochman for continued coverage on what's delicious, refreshing, inspiring, indulgent and entertaining in California and way beyond.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Seeing new sights and breathing in fresh energy will be refreshing.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Switch to less stimulating activities without screens, like reading or taking a bath.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The real challenge moving forward will be the balance between combating inflation and stimulating growth, especially in developed markets.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Xanthan and guar gum are derived from plants and are typically safe, even beneficial, according to some studies.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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In theory, moving some greater amount of electronics manufacturing to U.S. soil could be a beneficial strategy.—
Damon Beres,
The Atlantic,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Life-giving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/life-giving. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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