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 global economy had been freed from the netting of politics—an antiquated pastime riddled with laws, parties, and voters—thereby enabling goods and capital to move freely toward new frontiers of profit opportunity for the betterment of all.
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Caitlín Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
So, keep the door open but shift your focus to your betterment and what your life needs right now.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The Research Council of Makeup Artists was organized to serve the betterment of professional makeup in the film, TV and stage industries.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Some of these had ideal shooting hours, usually tied to a star or power producer who demanded it, to the betterment of the product and all of us making on set.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Caitlín Doherty, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
So, keep the door open but shift your focus to your betterment and what your life needs right now.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024
The Research Council of Makeup Artists was organized to serve the betterment of professional makeup in the film, TV and stage industries.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Some of these had ideal shooting hours, usually tied to a star or power producer who demanded it, to the betterment of the product and all of us making on set.
—Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
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That’s a slight improvement on the season two opener, which came in just under 2 million.—
Rick Porter,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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What wins is improvement in the rate of improvement itself.—
Philip Maymin,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
17 Feb. 2025
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Martin has worked with five NFL teams and just finished his fourth season in Detroit as the director of scouting advancement.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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That was also below a consensus forecast calling for a 1.1% advance.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fans should register for pre-sale access in advance here.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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Max’s Crazy Rich Asians TV series has officially opened a development room led by Adele Lim who will serve as executive producer, writer and showrunner.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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While significant progress has been made, more than 40% of the lands within the Wildlife Corridor remain unprotected and vulnerable to development.—
Haley Busch,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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