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 for some, Bad Bunny’s time of possession would go beyond the halftime break.
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In a perfect world, data from research stations validates observations from above.
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Even if Vecna was cut, in a perfect world Bower would have gotten some other great role in the show.
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In a perfect world, Bieniemy would bring some of Bears coach Ben Johnson’s ideas with him back to Kansas City.
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Yifan Wu, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026
In a perfect world, data from research stations validates observations from above.
—Lara Williams, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
Even if Vecna was cut, in a perfect world Bower would have gotten some other great role in the show.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In a perfect world, Bieniemy would bring some of Bears coach Ben Johnson’s ideas with him back to Kansas City.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for a perfect world
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