Definitions

for the best

ADJECTIVE

advantageous

Synonyms

STRONGEST

auspicious beneficial expedient fortunate helpful opportune profitable propitious worthwhile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disadvantageous harmful inauspicious inopportune unfortunate unhappy unhelpful unlucky unprofitable worthless

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While ordinary freight ships typically travel along a fixed route across the Atlantic, the trimarans will go off the beaten path as they follow the wind for the best conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Business hasn’t bounced to pre-raid levels, but on that recent Saturday, Joel hoped for the best.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

He received Bafta's Richard Dimbleby Award for the best factual contribution to television in 2005, and the Bafta Fellowship - the organisation's highest accolade - in 2015.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Proton VPN is our top pick for the best free VPN in 2026.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

As the co-chairs of a citizens’ group, with no official recognition, all Ann and C.P. could do was turn over the suggestions and hope for the best, and that is what they did.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

for the best

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