for the best

idiom

: 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

Travelers looking for the best value may find that flying on Thanksgiving Day offers cheaper fares and lighter crowds, while return flights on Sunday and Monday are normally more expensive and busier. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025

Amazon also benefits from shoppers’ reliance on online convenience and price comparison as consumers hunt for the best deals amid persistent inflation. —Paulina Likos, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025

Make sure to label and date your pies to use within two to three months for the best quality. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2025

As Black Friday approaches, consumers are looking for the best deals on a wide range of products and services, including their favorite streaming subscriptions. —Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for for the best

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