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, and at the right price, Sesko might have made more sense.
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 July 2025
In a perfect world, the Bulldogs beat outmanned Southern Miss, Alcorn State and Northern Illinois, and lose to Arizona State, over the first four weeks of the season.
—Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Politicized intelligence In a perfect world, policymakers and intelligence officials would wrestle with dueling assessments in good faith.
—Joshua Rovner, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
In a perfect world, these things happen when planned and agreed, with smooth transitions and fond farewells, but football doesn’t often work like that.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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Phil Hay, New York Times, 8 July 2025
In a perfect world, the Bulldogs beat outmanned Southern Miss, Alcorn State and Northern Illinois, and lose to Arizona State, over the first four weeks of the season.
—Matt Hayes, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Politicized intelligence In a perfect world, policymakers and intelligence officials would wrestle with dueling assessments in good faith.
—Joshua Rovner, The Conversation, 2 July 2025
In a perfect world, these things happen when planned and agreed, with smooth transitions and fond farewells, but football doesn’t often work like that.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 19 June 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 13 Jul. 2025.
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