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
Depending on the perspective, health insurers operate for the betterment of society or their own selfish gain; or their actions are defined more by external rules, regulations, and competitive positioning.
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But it’s supposed to be for the betterment of the players.
—Mitch Light, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The gentle reminder that gang culture is just as American as the flag wasn’t loud enough to rattle anyone in attendance demolishing legislation and programs crafted with the betterment of these communities in mind.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
The real goal is the betterment of the organization, allowing the team to reach new heights.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
But it’s supposed to be for the betterment of the players.
—Mitch Light, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The gentle reminder that gang culture is just as American as the flag wasn’t loud enough to rattle anyone in attendance demolishing legislation and programs crafted with the betterment of these communities in mind.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025
The real goal is the betterment of the organization, allowing the team to reach new heights.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
Noun
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The team could also use some improvements on the offensive line, a potential better approach to building up the offense before selecting a running back.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Despite all these improvements to the housing landscape, young adults are shunning home buying and remaining renters.—
Daryl Fairweather,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Chou also pointed to the importance of quantum’s advancements in the medical space.—
Rachel Curry,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2025
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This metronome light system is a new technological advancement in natural sleep aids.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Tickets are $15 if purchased in advance or $20 at the door.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
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Anita Dunn, Biden’s senior adviser for communications, and other advisers were comforted in advance by the idea of doing the debate earlier in the campaign cycle than normal.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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Keep gardens free of debris and weeds, which are a favorite environment for thrips’ development.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Mowing regularly and at the proper height promotes a lush, dense lawn by stimulating root growth and lateral shoot development.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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