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
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In light of the election results, some Trump supporters are pleading to give him the chance to prove himself for the betterment of America, erase our political differences and work together for the common good.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Her directorial persona corresponds to Prada’s refined intellectual image, the transformation of women depicted in her latest film resonates with Lululemon’s brand spirit of engaging in sports and self betterment and her initial comedic image echoes the popular appeal of Mengniu.
—Li Jun, WWD, 4 Aug. 2024
Those too impatient for (uncertain) betterment can strengthen their own defenses.
—Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz, TIME, 31 July 2024
Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
Her directorial persona corresponds to Prada’s refined intellectual image, the transformation of women depicted in her latest film resonates with Lululemon’s brand spirit of engaging in sports and self betterment and her initial comedic image echoes the popular appeal of Mengniu.
—Li Jun, WWD, 4 Aug. 2024
Those too impatient for (uncertain) betterment can strengthen their own defenses.
—Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul Swartz, TIME, 31 July 2024
Good people will band together to further causes for the betterment of all mankind.
—Laurel Donnellan, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
Noun
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In the first two days of his tenure, Johnson also discussed with Williams areas of improvement.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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Wines and spirits recorded an 8 percent decline, but other sectors saw improvements, with watches and jewelry up 3 percent and selective retailing rising 7 percent during the key holiday period.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
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In 2025 After much advancement and excitement around AI technologies in 2024, the coming year promises to be much more measured and thoughtful.—
Arjun Pillai,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Their efforts focus on solving key challenges that have impeded the advancement of fusion technology for over seventy years.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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International travelers should book two to eight months in advance.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
18 Jan. 2025
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Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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These developments didn’t transpire out of thin air.—
Jay Ruderman,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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But during its development by IDEC Pharmaceuticals (now Biogen), the NCI also funded the crucial clinical trials that were needed to obtain FDA approval.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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