How to Use all the better in a Sentence
all the better
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And if a debate like this can help someone make up their mind, all the better.
— Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024 -
Life in Arkham is no life at all, and Phoenix appears to have undergone even more severe weight loss in the name of his craft this time, all the better to suggest a broken, undernourished soul.
— Michael Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 2024 -
The berries made the dessert all the better, pairing well with the hints of Nixta Licor de Elote, the corn liquor.
— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2024 -
There was no room to move once seated, but all the better.
— Samy Burch, Los Angeles Times, 29 Nov. 2023 -
If the Cougars and Beavers win their rivalry games on Sept. 14, all the better.
— Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 28 June 2024 -
And if the recipe produces a gorgeous, show-stopping dessert, all the better.
— Jessie Sheehan, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2024 -
And the film takes chances that might challenge some audiences — all the better.
— Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 29 Aug. 2023 -
And back in the day, if legendary film critic Roger Ebert like a film, all the better for Lowery.
— Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2024 -
Meg bounds around the room, ponytail a whip, praising all the better riders.
— Raleigh McCool, Longreads, 5 Sep. 2024 -
That getaway becomes all the better when you're headquartered in a stylish hotel in the heart of the city.
— Jennifer Nied, Women's Health, 25 Aug. 2023 -
Her long layers framed her face in the most beautiful way, all the better to show off the lashes and lip gloss.
— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 18 July 2023 -
And if Ken Den sticks as the more evolved name for a man cave, all the better—doesn’t a den sound like a much nicer place to spend your time than a cave, anyway?
— Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2023 -
If the rest of the offensive line also plays up to its ability, all the better.
— Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2024 -
Perfect for wedding guests and all the better for lovely warm days ahead.
— Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 June 2024 -
If the Ravens hold on to Weaver, who’s still a candidate to take over the Miami Dolphins’ defense, all the better.
— Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 3 Feb. 2024 -
And it can be made all the better with Karité Nutri hair oil for your scalp care beforehand.
— Essence, 26 Oct. 2023 -
And all the better to make his crack-up that much more disorienting and unsettling.
— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2023 -
Three round heads of wire bristles overlap and are easy to squeeze into tight spaces, all the better to reach hidden grease.
— Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 16 June 2023 -
These rings are more minimalist, all the better for having just one more.
— Irene Yoo, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2024 -
Instead, Bard could serve to make good videos all the better, suggested Schreiner.
— Peter Suciu, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023 -
Choose a spot where your guests won’t have to encounter it; all the better, says Haden, if the location is well ventilated.
— Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 12 Dec. 2023 -
Director Manzoor took every opportunity to put in a high kick or a flip, and the movie is all the better for it.
— Kaely Monahan, The Arizona Republic, 27 Apr. 2023 -
And all the better when the craft makes a simple, affordable addition to your holiday decor.
— Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023 -
Swift paired the jacket with an all-black ensemble and white beanie, all the better to brave the minus-4 temperature in Kansas City, Missouri.
— USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024 -
If the trials also allow for smaller downloads, all the better for Steam Deck owners.
— Matthew Humphries, PCMAG, 17 May 2023 -
Speed equals pressure in baseball, and if it’s deployed with minimal risk at moments when a single run looms large, all the better.
— Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024 -
Multiple cameras were set up inside the Höss house, all the better to capture Friedel, Hüller, and the rest of the cast moving in and around the domicile and going about their daily routines.
— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2023 -
So, if that first impression leaves a lasting impression—and if guests find inspiration for their own wardrobes along the way—all the better.
— Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2024 -
The filter-feeding sponges and anemones settled on higher, undamaged perches and overhangs—all the better to catch a meal drifting on the current.
— Laura Trethewey, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Sep. 2023 -
For a more relaxed take on the look, follow the lead of Emily Ratajkowski in Barragán’s breezy yet seductive maxi dress (in white, all the better to endure a heatwave).
— Alex Kessler, Vogue, 19 July 2023
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