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as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
be polite to your betters and to your inferiors in equal measure
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as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
she got the better of her opponents very early in the race
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as in exceeds
to be greater, better, or stronger than
this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin
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as in improves
to make better
social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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Recent Examples of betters
Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Laster allegedly sold this information to two betters for about $100,000.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
In addition, the FBI said Damon Jones, a former player and assistant coach for the Lakers, shared inside information about the health of LeBron James with betters back in 2023.
—Lz Granderson, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The two companies are teaming up to enhance the viewing experience for NBA betters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
That those women and men who died to end slavery, to win basic rights, to win the vote, to dethrone monarchs and destroy the ancien régime, to fight Czarism and fascism and Nazism and imperialism and apartheid, were in some way our moral betters.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Her Canadian Open title win showcased the teenager’s ability to keep calm and carry on when elders and betters are losing their heads.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Here's what at-home betters should know.
—Ray Padilla, Louisville Courier Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Laster allegedly sold this information to two betters for about $100,000.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
In addition, the FBI said Damon Jones, a former player and assistant coach for the Lakers, shared inside information about the health of LeBron James with betters back in 2023.
—Lz Granderson, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
The two companies are teaming up to enhance the viewing experience for NBA betters.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
That those women and men who died to end slavery, to win basic rights, to win the vote, to dethrone monarchs and destroy the ancien régime, to fight Czarism and fascism and Nazism and imperialism and apartheid, were in some way our moral betters.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Her Canadian Open title win showcased the teenager’s ability to keep calm and carry on when elders and betters are losing their heads.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
Nothing betters the gift of time.
—Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betters
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Around this time, a young Israeli national-security official reached the same conclusion and began urging his superiors to organize an internal coup against Assad.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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But when Commissioner Marty Makary presented that list for sign-off to the Health and Human Services Department, which oversees the FDA, and to the White House in October, his superiors shot it down, the people said.—
Elaine Chen,
STAT,
4 Feb. 2026
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Dr Amgad Rezk said the process offered significant advantages for industry, with an energy-efficient and scalable approach.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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India’s lure Despite all of these moments, the event pulled in a who’s who of tech names from Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to Altman, all of whom talked up India’s advantages from a huge talent pool to a large consumer market.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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This performance leap, which exceeds earlier targets comes, as drones face growing demands across industrial, defense, and emergency-response markets.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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With a community that exceeds 14 million followers on Instagram, Ojeda has built a solid career as a content creator, entrepreneur and lifestyle figure, gaining popularity thanks to her collaborations with brands, photo shoots and personal projects linked to fashion and wellness.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Taking a medication like metformin, which improves insulin sensitivity regardless of weight loss, can help some women with PCOS ovulate regularly.—
Deanna Pai,
SELF,
20 Feb. 2026
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Morrison plans to add a rooftop bar for Telia — perfect for when the weather improves.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Rainwater tends to gather along the road edges.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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This approach also tackles corners and edges that a hose attachment can’t quite reach.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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China’s domestic regulation of AI surpasses the efforts of most other countries in the world, in part because of its longstanding censorship apparatus.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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People would generally agree that of all the mainstream country stars out there now, no one surpasses you as far as really having an appreciation and aptitude for bluegrass.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Through a nuanced use of light, the film enhances emotional expression and brings each character’s vivid journey to life.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The bittersweet musical numbers lend all the characters — even the comic-relief ones — some modicum of humanity, and Latif’s playful visual style enhances the ironic elements of the tale.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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In her expert opinion, the best eye cream for the day is one with a lightweight texture that absorbs quickly (one to two minutes, tops) with no shine or slip.—
Tracy Perez Han,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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Homemade basil vinaigrette tops this fresh mix.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Betters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betters. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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