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
Instead, their aims are existential sorts of betterment.
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Mayra always led by example and fought for the betterment of the entire LAUSD community.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Harbaugh required the power to have final say and to make sweeping changes to the Giants’ operation for the betterment of the team.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Our resident association is active with administration working for the betterment of the community.
—David Kravet, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
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Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Mayra always led by example and fought for the betterment of the entire LAUSD community.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Harbaugh required the power to have final say and to make sweeping changes to the Giants’ operation for the betterment of the team.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Our resident association is active with administration working for the betterment of the community.
—David Kravet, Hartford Courant, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
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Kansas has not been a program built on turning over its roster every season but rather generating improvement from those already on it — and then trying to find ways to fill in the gaps when necessary.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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After the plan is shared, the Citizens Bond Advisory Committee will bring recommendations to the school board for a bond election for capital improvements.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pepper companion plants featured here play various roles in the garden community, enhancing pepper yields through pest reduction, weed management, and soil enhancement.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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New puzzles and interactivity will be introduced to the attraction along with other additional enhancements.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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The advancements and huge sums of money flowing into the sector pose both risks and rewards for insurers and lenders.—
April Roach,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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Robinson would later express regret over his actions, and both men would express disappointment with the country’s lack of advancement toward racial equality at the end of their lives, says Bryant.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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The department did not advertise the event in advance, hoping the surprise would benefit people who genuinely needed the help, police said.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine has developed advance drone technology to counter Russian barrages and is offering to help Gulf countries block Iranian drone attacks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Rookie Hugo Gonzalez did not enter until garbage time for the second straight game — a notable development as Mazzulla works to finalize his playoff rotation.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Her development will be key to improving Missouri’s depth next season.—
Aaron Segal,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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