for the best

phrase

: having or producing a better result

I won't be able to go, but maybe it's (all) for the best. I have a lot of work to do anyway.

: in a way that will achieve the best result

They believe that they are acting for the best.

Examples of for the best in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Note on choosing filters EPA guidance recommends MERV13 or equivalent filters for the best experience. — John Alexander, Popular Science, 1 Nov. 2026

Phil Lempert, a consumer trend analyst, told ABC News that when shopping for Thanksgiving deals, consumers should look at the unit price for the best deal. — ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026

The Academy leaders also highlighted the new festival-winner pathway into the race for the best international feature film Oscar. — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2026

Hermansen and Areola are helping each other and everyone wants to make decisions for the best of the team. — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for for the best

• acquiesced
• coalesced
• dispossessed
• manifest
• overdressed
• overstressed
• prepossessed
• reassessed
• reinvest
• repossessed
• unaddressed
• uncompressed