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

Under his tutelage this season, Vrabel led the Patriots to a 14-3 regular-season record, tied for the best record in the NFL. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026

Preorder for the best selection and pick up on Fat Tuesday, or get a head start and pick them up early at select bakeries in the Milwaukee area. —Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026

The website started its search for the best in each state by looking at reviews, ratings and recommendations on social media. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026

Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for for the best

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