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
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.
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Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, a university with a mission centered on technological innovation can develop programs in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital health that not only meet job market demands but also reflect its commitment to advancing technology for the betterment of society.
—Elise Awwad, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Advocates say neurotechnology can encourage economic growth and the betterment of society.
—Paul Brandt-Rauf, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
As most independent artists were struggling and hoping to secure the money to survive, prominent artists like Alice In Chains weren’t reportedly using the funds for the betterment of those around them.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Diane Farr, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
For example, a university with a mission centered on technological innovation can develop programs in fields like cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital health that not only meet job market demands but also reflect its commitment to advancing technology for the betterment of society.
—Elise Awwad, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Advocates say neurotechnology can encourage economic growth and the betterment of society.
—Paul Brandt-Rauf, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2025
As most independent artists were struggling and hoping to secure the money to survive, prominent artists like Alice In Chains weren’t reportedly using the funds for the betterment of those around them.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
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But there is still room for improvement, and the challenges that the league has faced in some markets are also bound to inform decisions on potential expansion — which is not guaranteed, but could come as soon as next season.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes,
8 Feb. 2025
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But improvements in asteroid survey technology, and future asteroid-spotting missions, could detect objects astronomers haven’t been able to see in the past.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
7 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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Robbins wrote his books in longhand on legal pads, producing only a couple of pages a day and with nothing plotted in advance.—
Bill Trott,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Among those that Reader's Digest lists, for example, include going with the flow of the home and coaching children in advance.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Combined with the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, these developments have dealt a serious blow to Iran’s ability to project power beyond its borders.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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China’s efforts to build tech self-reliance and U.S. restrictions have supported the development of a homegrown ecosystem.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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