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
More deals follow, so shop now for the best selection of bags.
—
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Out of many cool dog sweatshirt options, this Spark Paws Dog Hoodie comes in several stylish designs and has a comfortable fleece inner lining for the best in cuteness and warmth.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Look for home warranty companies that have service call fees that are less than $100 for the best deal.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The film has been revered by critics and has stirred up Oscars buzz for Chalamet, with many awards pundits deeming him the frontrunner for the best actor prize.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for the best
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
Out of many cool dog sweatshirt options, this Spark Paws Dog Hoodie comes in several stylish designs and has a comfortable fleece inner lining for the best in cuteness and warmth.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Look for home warranty companies that have service call fees that are less than $100 for the best deal.
—Alora Bopray, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
The film has been revered by critics and has stirred up Oscars buzz for Chalamet, with many awards pundits deeming him the frontrunner for the best actor prize.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for the best
Cite this Entry
“For the best.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20best. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share