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 87-year-old change-making violence-interrupter — who spent 20 years as a Milwaukee County correctional officer and dedicated her life to the betterment of others — never hesitated to step into the middle of confrontation.
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Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Tonight at least, there was betterment in sight.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Instead, noble ideals such as exploration, self-improvement, and the general betterment of humanity tended to be more important than a steady paycheck.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That is, that mate choice would always be for betterment, for objective improvement — the mate that was absolutely the best, right?
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
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Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Tonight at least, there was betterment in sight.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Instead, noble ideals such as exploration, self-improvement, and the general betterment of humanity tended to be more important than a steady paycheck.
—Richard Edwards, Space.com, 22 Aug. 2025
That is, that mate choice would always be for betterment, for objective improvement — the mate that was absolutely the best, right?
—Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
Noun
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The measure has been long sought to ensure that every penny of tax paid at the pump goes toward road and bridge improvements.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to her findings, although two-parent Black families had improved outcomes versus their peers from single-parent homes, the improvement was generally modest.—
Meagan Jordan,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
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The vast majority, about $59 billion, is earmarked for farm safety-net enhancements.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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The paper also reported that the judge also added a sentencing enhancement related to coercion.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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For someone like Eli, then, projecting movie-star-like virility and vigor was an exercise in social advancement, in distancing himself from his babushka forebears’ grim reality.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
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They’re plugged into networks that carry influence and can accelerate advancement in business and career.—
Sarah Maokosy,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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His presence, even in shorter bursts, could be extremely valuable if the Cubs somehow find a way to advance.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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On big trips, plan spending in advance Splitting a restaurant tab is one thing.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But those who depend on the status to live and work in the United States decried the development.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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