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.
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Unless your pan is very well seasoned, stick to your nonstick fry pan or oven for the best results.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Choose a day when the temperatures won't be too cold or too hot and plan to paint during the mid-morning or late afternoon for the best results.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Check with your local independent garden center’s horticulturist for the best control.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
My vote for the best new liqueur in the last 15 years.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2025
Choose a day when the temperatures won't be too cold or too hot and plan to paint during the mid-morning or late afternoon for the best results.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2025
Check with your local independent garden center’s horticulturist for the best control.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2025
My vote for the best new liqueur in the last 15 years.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for for the best
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“For the best.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20the%20best. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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