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

Through two games, the Ragin’ Cajuns have held opponents to an average of 12 points per game — a mark that’s tied for the best in the Sun Belt. —Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025

Although using mascara may seem straightforward, there are a few application tips to keep in mind for the best results. —Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 10 Sep. 2025

Many of our favorite places to buy bedding—including Italian luxury brands Frette and Sferra—even create custom bed linens like these for the best hotels around the world. —Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2025

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Rhymes for for the best

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