a perfect world
noun
: the best form of human society that one could want
In a perfect world, there would be no need for weapons.
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In a perfect world, all of our homes and offices would have big, sunny windows where houseplants would thrive.
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
For women who do want to advance in their careers, the authors of this research have a warning—one that wouldn’t be true in a perfect world, but seems to be true in our world today.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
In a perfect world, Alonso would be the best fit because of his right-handed bat in a lineup that needs more balance.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
In a perfect world where Las Vegas is a better football team, Mayer’s a hugely important piece in this offense, allowing head coach Pete Carroll to run heavy doses of two-tight-end sets with superstar Brock Bowers.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
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Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2025
For women who do want to advance in their careers, the authors of this research have a warning—one that wouldn’t be true in a perfect world, but seems to be true in our world today.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
In a perfect world, Alonso would be the best fit because of his right-handed bat in a lineup that needs more balance.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025
In a perfect world where Las Vegas is a better football team, Mayer’s a hugely important piece in this offense, allowing head coach Pete Carroll to run heavy doses of two-tight-end sets with superstar Brock Bowers.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
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“A perfect world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20perfect%20world. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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