as in improvement
the act or result of making something better
working for the betterment of the lives of working people
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of betterment
This comes to life in settings like entrepreneurship events where ESO members come together for the betterment of startups.
—
Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Reality’s mother, Billie (Connie Britton), a social worker, is likewise committed to the betterment of society, but, as the household’s provider and organizer, she is also committed to getting herself and her children through their days efficiently and effectively.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
These values continue to be the cornerstone of my motivation, guiding my aspirations to serve our community with integrity, lead with a spirit of humility, and continue making impactful contributions for the betterment of all our residents.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The House of Huella is inspired by those who leave their mark now for the betterment of future generations.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for betterment 
Will Freeman, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Reality’s mother, Billie (Connie Britton), a social worker, is likewise committed to the betterment of society, but, as the household’s provider and organizer, she is also committed to getting herself and her children through their days efficiently and effectively.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Sep. 2024
These values continue to be the cornerstone of my motivation, guiding my aspirations to serve our community with integrity, lead with a spirit of humility, and continue making impactful contributions for the betterment of all our residents.
—Sam Kmack, The Arizona Republic, 9 July 2024
The House of Huella is inspired by those who leave their mark now for the betterment of future generations.
—James Dinh, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for betterment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
Noun
-
This aligns with a growth mindset, which emphasizes focusing on impactful tasks that drive improvement.Anthony A. Luna, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
-
To be sure, after losing Illinois by 17 percentage points in both 2016 and 2020, Trump’s loss to Harris by 11 percentage points was a marked improvement — on a percentage basis.Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
In an environment of rapid technological advancement and evolving trade policies, semiconductor capital equipment companies are positioned to thrive.John Buckingham, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
-
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Travelers in New York City, Los Angeles, Orlando, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and San Francisco who reserve a car seat in advance will be set up with a Nuna RAVA seat.Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
-
Advertisement The rapid advance by insurgents is a stunning reversal of fortunes for Syria’s President Bashar Assad, who appears to be largely on his own, with erstwhile allies preoccupied with other conflicts.Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
This development aligns with the NFL’s recent policy changes permitting private equity investments in teams, a move that has opened doors for diverse ownership opportunities.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
-
In other words, robotaxis aren't going to pay off anytime soon — perhaps no surprise given the costs of development and kitting out a car versus the much cheaper business model of Uber or Lyft.Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near betterment
Cite this Entry
“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share