a change for the better

noun phrase

: an improvement in situation or state of affairs over what was
We're seeing a change for the better in the economy.

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In fact, Veterans are going to notice a change for the better. Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025 And as far as the athletes are concerned, separating the sport into two medal categories has been a change for the better. George Ramsay, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024 Don’t forget that Hugh Johnston is a damn good CFO; quite a change for the better. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 11 May 2025 Samsung's top-of-the-line Galaxy Buds 3 Pro make a change for the better by adopting the stem-style design of the AirPods Pro. PCMAG, 24 July 2024 The combination of solid crafts and strong performances could still push For Good into the Oscar lineup, but the consensus that this is a significant step down from the original is not a change for the better. Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2025

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“A change for the better.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20change%20for%20the%20better. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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