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

It was also selected as the official Colombian entry for the best international feature category for the 92nd Academy Awards. —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

Rhymes for for the best

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