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.
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Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 May 2025
Our picks for the best stargazing apps may help you with your planning.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2025
Our top picks for the best wall hooks: Best Japandi Hooks: Homeforia Coat Hook (Set of 3), $25
These style-agnostic West Elm hooks can accentuate modern decor or bring vintage aesthetics into the 21st century.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2025
The Padres’ 23-13 record is tied with the 2022 and 1998 clubs for the best 36-game start in franchise history.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2025
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“For the best.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20best. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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