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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NurPhoto via Getty Images In a perfect world, Mondo Duplantis would have broken the world record on his seventh try in the men’s pole vault, issuing a perfect series of jumps at the World Outdoor Track and Field Championships on Monday in Tokyo.
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In a perfect world, Cherry and Laura would've been really good friends.
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In a perfect world for the Vikings, that’s how this will go.
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In a perfect world, however, 27 might be a tad late to start saving for retirement.
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Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In a perfect world, Cherry and Laura would've been really good friends.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
In a perfect world for the Vikings, that’s how this will go.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
In a perfect world, however, 27 might be a tad late to start saving for retirement.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025
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“A perfect world.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20perfect%20world. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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