as in improvement
the act or result of making something better
working for the betterment of the lives of working people
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Recent Examples of betterment
The religion consists of a system of beliefs, teachings and rituals focused on spiritual betterment.
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Six years of college at two schools, including one year lost to injury and a couple playing out of position for the betterment of his team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the election, Larson said her top priorities if elected include prioritizing the betterment of North Kansas City’s parks and growing community engagement.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Dedicate your efforts to the betterment of all.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Six years of college at two schools, including one year lost to injury and a couple playing out of position for the betterment of his team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the election, Larson said her top priorities if elected include prioritizing the betterment of North Kansas City’s parks and growing community engagement.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Dedicate your efforts to the betterment of all.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
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The funding will also help pay for the replacement of a large drainage culvert near Sierra College Boulevard on English Colony Way at Clover Valley Creek, along with the construction of a new bridge and roadway improvements on Garden Bar Road at Doty Ravine.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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If improvements are not made, officials were told, vessels calling on Haiti’s ports would need to adopt enhanced security protocols as outlined by the code.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Despite the enthusiasm on social media for colostrum, researchers consistently conclude that there is currently insufficient high-quality evidence to recommend colostrum broadly for immune enhancement or gut health in healthy adults.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Garcia Alvarez, whose art has been exhibited around the world, said each scent is a natural enhancement to his creations.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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But that was before the digital era; before AI really became an advancement.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Startups in China have the advantage of massive state support, in line with the ruling Communist Party’s 2026-2030 five-year plan targeting the frontiers of technology, including advancements of humanoid robots.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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So far, this reads like just another incremental advance in the usual process of medical research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The staff will stock the rooms in advance with toys or gear appropriate for their age.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Hilton wants to restore California’s competitive edge as a place for productions by creating financial incentives for film productions, cover the initial and technical costs associated with the development of a film or television project and reserve funding for independent and mid-budget projects.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Several of the advanced weapons systems the battleships are intended to field remain in development; the Navy hasn’t yet shown they can be integrated successfully onto a ship.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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