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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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series Who will/should win: Hannah Einbinder In a perfect world, this would be a tie between four-time deserving nominee Hannah Einbinder and four-time, equally deserving nominee Janelle James. EW.com, 18 July 2025 One of the ways for ascertaining the difference is by asking questions and, in a perfect world, by getting answers. John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 17 July 2025 In a perfect world, all drivers traveling below the speed limit stay in the right lane, allowing for those driving faster to safely pass them. Evan Moore july 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025 With third base an area of concern — Chisholm would go back to second with LeMahieu moving to a bench role in a perfect world — the Yankees signed Jeimer Candelario to a minor league deal on Saturday. Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for a perfect world

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“A perfect world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20perfect%20world. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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