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

My desire for a simple routine has resulted in an ongoing search for the best products, and my recent favorite is Dermelect’s Rapid Repair Facial Moisturizer. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025

The film was also selected as Palestine’s official entry for the best international feature category at the 2026 Academy Awards. —Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2025

While some all-purpose cleaners are safe to use on glass stovetops, check your manufacturer’s instructions for the best type of cleaner to use. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2025

The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May and is Norway’s official submission for the best international feature film category at next year’s Oscars. —Andrew McGowan, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025

Rhymes for for the best

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