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as in superiors
one who is above another in rank, station, or office
be polite to your betters and to your inferiors in equal measure
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as in advantages
the more favorable condition or position in a competition
she got the better of her opponents very early in the race
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as in exceeds
to be greater, better, or stronger than
this year's profits should better last year's by a wide margin
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as in improves
to make better
social workers and reformers trying to better the lives of inner-city residents
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Recent Examples of betters
Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Her Canadian Open title win showcased the teenager’s ability to keep calm and carry on when elders and betters are losing their heads.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
That those women and men who died to end slavery, to win basic rights, to win the vote, to dethrone monarchs and destroy the ancien régime, to fight Czarism and fascism and Nazism and imperialism and apartheid, were in some way our moral betters.
—Jack Sheehan
september 4, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
Her Canadian Open title win showcased the teenager’s ability to keep calm and carry on when elders and betters are losing their heads.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for betters
Noun
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Driscoll indicated his belief that Patel’s reference to his superiors meant the Justice Department and the White House, and Patel did not deny it.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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These include helping your family, helping your group, demonstrating reciprocity, demonstrating bravery, respecting a hierarchy and your superiors, dividing resources in an equitable way and respecting ownership of property.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Someone had to convince us of the advantages of a medical bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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Even as garment factories struggle and close, there are long-term advantages to investing in this ecosystem.—
Christian Birky,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But parents and students need to look past the sticker price, which greatly exceeds what a vast number of families actually end up paying.—
Susan Alaimo,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Venezuelans now make up the largest TPS holder group in the country, representing more than half of the total TPS population, which exceeds 1 million.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Salus Research clinical trials, the toothbrush improves gum health and removes twice as much plaque compared to a manual brush.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The study highlights that while retirement generally improves mental health, the benefits aren’t equally distributed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Underlit pathways, glowing lobby edges, and atmospheric lighting transform the grounds into something between boutique hideaway and sci-fi set.—
Ashlee Marie Preston,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This oblong option has a floral block pattern and piped edges that instantly enrich a couch or bed.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With the win, Wilson surpasses WNBA legends Sheryl Swoopes, Lisa Leslie, and Lauren Jackson — all three-time MVPs — to stand alone atop the league’s all-time MVP list.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
22 Sep. 2025
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This all sounds wonderful, but for me, oil control surpasses everything.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Accomplishing this will pave the way for AI agents to hit the mainstream in a safe way that enhances our lives rather than exposes us to risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The material enhances performance The team elucidated the material’s mechanism through a series of experimental analyses, including solid-state nuclear magnetic resonance (ssNMR) spectroscopy, electron spin resonance (EPR) spectroscopy, and theoretical calculations.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, beginning in 2027, an additional catch-up contribution must be treated as a Roth if your income tops that threshold of $145,000.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nicky Hilton and singer Amerie rounded out the front row for the show, which was heavy on the brand's usual sequins and feathers and light on coverage, with many dresses and tops featuring cut-outs, deep necklines and sheer fabrications.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Betters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betters. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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