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
The former pontiff released declarations and documents throughout his papacy which pointed to advancements for the betterment of both everyday Catholics and non-Catholics.
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Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Fear comes from hearing our president say that any school, state or organization that disagrees with him may be cut off from funding and watching our president and Musk promote Tesla in front of the White House instead of strategizing the betterment of our individual rights.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Last fall, his work earned him a Kyoto Prize, an international award given to people whose work is devoted to the betterment of humanity.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
An individual movie can’t fix what’s wrong with the world, but filmmakers can and should continue to advocate for the betterment of art and, in turn, the world.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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Gabriele Regalbuto, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Fear comes from hearing our president say that any school, state or organization that disagrees with him may be cut off from funding and watching our president and Musk promote Tesla in front of the White House instead of strategizing the betterment of our individual rights.
—Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
Last fall, his work earned him a Kyoto Prize, an international award given to people whose work is devoted to the betterment of humanity.
—Gary Robbins, The Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2025
An individual movie can’t fix what’s wrong with the world, but filmmakers can and should continue to advocate for the betterment of art and, in turn, the world.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for betterment
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This would mark an improvement over the year-ago quarter, when the company reported earnings of $1.27 per share on sales of $22.2 billion.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Senators from both parties were also upset with the House, after GOP leaders there refused to bring up a budget bill with funding for capital improvement projects across the state, including for a new mental health hospital in Kansas City.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The settlement included over 4,000 Google employees in California and New York, with plaintiffs making the case that Google kept Black employees in lower-level jobs, paid them less, lowered their performance ratings and prevented Black employees from advancement.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Among the brand’s recent advancements in activewear, the StudioSmooth collection launched in February with leggings, bras, tops, a skort, biker shorts, athletic dresss and full zips.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Attendees had been informed of the location just 48 hours in advance.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Larger groups can be accommodated with advance notice.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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At the Haiti Funders Conference on Haiti in Boston on Wednesday evening, several attendees expressed shock at the development.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
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The area is often described as one of the country’s largest urban infill projects, and economic development leaders see it as a means of doubling the size of Sacramento’s downtown.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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“Betterment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betterment. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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