for the best

idiom

: having or producing a better result

I won't be able to go, but maybe it's (all) for the best. I have a lot of work to do anyway.

: in a way that will achieve the best result

They believe that they are acting for the best.

Examples of for the best in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From the Heat’s practices back on his college campus at UCLA to his high school retiring his number on the day between the games against the Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers, there was the opportunity for the best of times. —Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025

Those weren’t the only standouts this year, so our complete list of 21 winners includes additional picks for the best CPU, monitor, smart glasses, and more. —Pcmag Staff, PCMAG, 9 Jan. 2025

The retail federation’s retail members are trying to prepare for the best – and worst-case − scenarios, Gold said. —Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025

With access to new markets becoming easier, the battle for the best global talent will only ramp up this year. —James Peters, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025